ExpansionJun 5, 2026, 04:06 PM
Inter & Co's Banco Inter Secures License for U.S. Branch
AI Summary
Inter & Co announced that its subsidiary, Banco Inter S.A., has secured the final license from the Florida Office of Financial Regulation to launch and operate its state-licensed branch in Miami, Florida. This follows earlier approvals from the Federal Reserve and the OFR. The new U.S. Branch will directly issue credit and debit cards and offer regulated credit products, allowing the company to migrate its 5.5 million existing global account clients to this structure. This strategic expansion is intended to optimize the funding mix, reduce servicing costs, and support Inter & Co's international growth initiatives.
Key Highlights
- Banco Inter S.A. secured a license from the Florida Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) to launch its U.S. branch in Miami, Florida.
- This follows prior approvals from the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve (FED) and the OFR disclosed on January 16, 2026.
- The U.S. Branch is now authorized to commence operations.
- It will directly issue its own credit and debit cards and offer regulated credit products without third-party sponsor banks.
- Inter & Co plans to migrate 5.5 million existing global account clients to this new structure.
- The strategic move aims to optimize the funding mix, lower servicing costs, and support international growth.
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