Banco Santander Chile Issues $500M Bond to Bolster Capital

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Banco Santander Chile announced the issuance of a $500 million bond with a 4.55% coupon rate, maturing in November 2030, to secure additional capital.

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• Bond Issuance Announced

  Banco Santander Chile issued a $500 million bond on January 8, 2026, with a settlement date of January 15, 2026.

• Bond Terms

  The bond matures on November 20, 2030, carries a coupon rate of 4.55%, and was issued at a rate of 4.558%, representing an 82 basis point margin over the 5-year United States Treasury bond.

• Placement Details

  The bond was placed in accordance with Rule 144A and Regulation S of the United States Securities Exchange Act, targeting qualified institutional buyers and offshore investors.

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This bond issuance provides Banco Santander Chile with a substantial $500 million in new capital, which can be used for general corporate purposes, funding operations, or managing its balance sheet. For a large financial institution, securing significant debt financing at a competitive rate demonstrates continued access to capital markets and supports its ongoing business activities. The issuance, placed under Rule 144A and Regulation S, targets institutional investors, reflecting the bank's ability to attract substantial funding.