Banco Patagonia has acquired a controlling stake in DeCreditos

July 2025 — Banco Patagonia S.A. has acquired a controlling stake in DeCreditos to expand its capabilities in the used car lending segment.

Banco Patagonia is an Argentine commercial bank headquartered in Buenos Aires, operating a network of around 200 service points across major cities and provincial capitals in Argentina. The bank serves a broad client base, including individuals, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), microenterprises and large corporations. Banco Patagonia is part of Banco do Brasil.

DeCreditos is a digital platform that offers collateralized loans with a focus on simplicity and competitive financing. The company has more than 25 years of experience, works with over 4,500 partner agencies and has granted more than 200,000 loans.

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Oaklins’ team in Argentina acted as the exclusive buy-side advisor to Banco Patagonia in this transaction.

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Julian Emiliozzi

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Buenos Aires, Argentina
Oaklins VALO Columbus

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Julio Fermo

Partner

Buenos Aires, Argentina
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