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Spain’s Biggest Bank Is Making a Big Push in the U.S.

Santander is pursuing new customers through deals with Verizon and others

Santander launched the digital bank platform Openbank to expand its reach nationwide.
Santander launched the digital bank platform Openbank to expand its reach nationwide. Photo: Isabel Infantes/Reuters

Spanish banking giant Santander is pushing to expand its U.S. operations through a partnership that taps into Verizon’s vast customer base.

The two companies have struck a deal that will let some of Verizon’s millions of customers earn bill credits if they open a high-yield savings account with Santander’s new digital bank platform and meet certain balance thresholds.

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