Banks are open on weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Some banks will not allow you to open an account unless you are a permanent resident in Chile. You must be at least 21 years old to open an account, unless you present permission from a parent or guardian. Banks will also require you to present proof of a stable job, a sound financial record and the minimum income.
For checking accounts, banks impose a per check fee. You will be asked to present your Chilean Identification Card and give your telephone number when you write a check. Do not bounce checks! Chile has severe penalties for bounced checks.
Foreign Banks:
If your bank has a branch in Chile, it is possible that you will not have access to your accounts. These banks, however, will not charge you to use ATM's to withdraw money from your accounts.
Addresses
o Toronto Dominion
Nuevo Tajamar 555, Of. 1401
Providencia
(2) 339-7100
Metro Station Tobalaba
o National Bank of Canada
Pedro de Valdivia 100, 13th Floor
Providencia
(2) 364-4777 , (2) 362-1722
Metro Station Pedro de Valdivia
o Bank of Nova Scotia
Represented by Banco Sudamericano
Morande 226
Santiago Centro
(2) 692-6000
Metro Station La Moneda
o American Express
Avenida Andrés Bello 2711, 9th Floor
Las Condes
(2) 699-3919, (2) 350 6700
o Bank of America
Alcántara 200, 8th Floor
Las Condes
(2) 242-7200 (2) 243-7200
Metro Station Alcantara
o Bank of Boston
Moneda 799
Santiago Centro
(2) 639-3841, (2) 686-0000
Metro Station Santa Lucía
o West Merchant Bank
Avenida Isidora Goyenechea 3162, 8th floor
Las Condes
(2) 698-2277, (2) 334-0434
Fax: (2) 334-0825
Metro Station El Golf
o Citibank
Branches throughout Santiago and Chile
Avenida Providencia 2653, 3rd floor
Providecia
(2) 338-3000
Metro Station Tobalaba
o Chase Manhattan Bank
Agustinas 1235, 6th floor
Santiago Centro
(2) 669-0068
Metro Station La Moneda
o Republic National Bank of New York
Huérfanos 1060
Santiago Centro
(2) 695-2002
Metro Station Plaza de Armas
Chilean Banks:
Overview
The following are the central Santiago branches of some Chilean banks. Most of these banks have branches throughout Santiago and Chile.
Addresses
o Banco Bice
Teatinos 220
Santiago Centro
(2) 692-2000
Metro Station La Moneda
o Banco de Chile
Ahumada 251
Santiago Centro
(2) 637-1111
Metro Universidad de Chile
o Banco de Credito e Inversiones
Huérfanos 1134
Santiago Centro
(2) 692-7000
Metro Station Plaza de Armas
o Banco Santander Chile
Banderas 140
Santiago Centro
(2) 320-2000
Metro Station Universidad de Chile
o Banco Sud Americano
Morandé 226
Santiago Centro
(2) 692-6000
Metro Station La Moneda
o Bankers Trust Inversiones Ltda
Avenida El Bosque Sur 130, 5th floor
Las Condes
(2) 337-7700
Metro Station Tobalaba
o Banco de A. Edwards
Huérfanos 740
Santiago Centro
(2) 388-3000
Metro Station Plaza de Armas
o ABN AMOR Bank Chile
Nueva York 33
Santiago Centro
(2) 650-6700
Metro Station Universidad de Chile
o Banco Santiago
Banderas 201
Santiago Centro
(2) 630-4000
Metro Station Universidad de Chile
o Banco de Estado de Chile
Avenida Bernardo O'Higgins 1111
Santiago Centro
(2) 670-7000
Metro Station Universidad de Chile
o BBV Banco BHIF
Huérfanos 1234
Santiago Centro
(2) 679-1001
Metro Station Plaza de Armas
ATM's in Chile
ATMs are a convenient way to obtain cash in Santiago. There are cash machines throughout Santiago. ATMs are accessible 24 hours at any bank. Many pharmacies, supermarkets and gas stations also have ATMs.
Machines displaying the "Redbank" sign work with any card with the Cirrus, Mastercard and Visa logo. Virtually every bank’s ATMs are on the Redbank system. The only exception is the Banco de Estado de Chile.
If you make larger withdrawals from ATMs, you may spend less money than you would exchanging travelers checks. If your bank has a branch in Santiago, withdrawing money may be free.
If you have a foreign account, you can only withdraw money from ATMs. After entering your pin in any ATM machine, choose "foreign accounts" option in the bottom left hand corner of the screen.
Credit Cards in Chile
Credit cards are widely accepted in Chile. Many businesses accept Visa and Mastercard, while fewer accept American Express and Diners Club.
Banks will often issue a Visa, MasterCard or American Express when you open a checking account.
The following are local numbers to call if your credit card is lost or stolen. Report lost or stolen cards immediately.
• American Express
(2) 672-2156
• Diners Club
(2) 232-0000, (800) 22-02-20
• Visa
(2) 698-2465
• MasterCard
(2) 698-2465, (123) 00-2020-12