New Banco General Branch in Costa Rica

'Banco General Costa Rica', 100% subsidiary of Panamanian Banco General S.A., inaugurated a new branch in the country.

Friday, October 2, 2009


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The bank entered Costa Rica's market in May 2009. This new branch is located in Curridabat, in the capital city of San Jose.

"It is a bank with General License, providing the Costa Rican market with products and services to consumer and corporate clients", reports Pa-digital.com.pa.

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