1899
Founding of Banco Mercantil de Monterrey
1947
Fuounding of Banco Regional del Norte
1986
Merger of Banco Mercantil de Monterrey and Banco Regional del Norte to form Banco Mercantil del Norte (Banorte)
1992
Banorte is acquired by a group of businessmen headed by Don Roberto González Barrera, who would become its resident for Life as from 2011 and a driving force in the Bank’s development
1993
In order to increase the supply of services, Banorte acquired Afin Casa de Bolsa
1995
Despite the financial crisis, Banorte maintains its strength and started the incorporation of Bancentro, turning into a multiregional institution
1997
Banorte acquires Banpais and becomes associated with Generali International, a pension fund operator
1998
Inauguration of a new method for providing customer service using modern information technology: an online banking system and the Banortel call center
1999
Creation of the slogan: “The strong bank of Mexico”, coinciding with Banorte’s 100 year anniversary
2000
Grupo Financiero Banorte is recognized for its institutional values and financial solidity in the “Solid Bank” category by the rating agency of Fitch
2001
Acquisition of 100% of Bancrecer’s shares
2002
With the integration of Bancrecer, Banorte has become the fourth most important branch network in the Mexican banking system
2003
Banorte joins the globalization trend and forges alliances that foster economic growth in Mexico.
2004
Strengthening and focusing on growth strategies with new services and products
2005
Alliance with Telecomm - Telégrafos to offer banking service to thousands of Mexicans.
Relocation of the Group’s head office to a corporate building in Santa Fe, Mexico City
2006
Banorte crosses borders with the acquisitions of Inter National Bank and the remittance company, Uniteller in the USA.
2007
Banorte has over 1,000 branches and 3,500 ATMs. Acquisition of the remittance company, Motran in California, USA
2008
Banorte is named “Best Bank in Mexico” and “Best Bank in Latin America” by Euromoney magazine
2009
For a fifth consecutive time, Banorte earns the “Best Bank of the Year in Mexico” distinction from The Banker magazine
2010
World Finance recognizes GFNorte as “The Best Financial Group in Mexico 2010”
2011
Banorte was one of three finalists for the “Sustainable Bank of the Year 2011” award, bestowed by the Financial Times and the IFC.
Banorte – Ixe merger, converting it into the third largest banking institution in Mexico
2012
Inauguration of the “Don Roberto González Barrera” Contact Center, in memory of its president for life, coinciding with his passing that same year.
Creation of 5 Regional Boards, for the purpose of providing advice to the President of the Board of Directors on relevant issues in different zones of the country
2013
Afore XXI Banorte becomes the nation’s largest retirement fund administrator, after acquiring the Afore of BBVA Bancomer.
2014
Carlos Hank González is appointed President of the Board of Directors and Marcos Ramirez Miguel, CEO of Grupo Financiero Banorte.
