The Banco de la República Oriental del Uruguay, founded in 1896, is the most important bank in Uruguay. Since its creation, it has played an uninterrupted role, a decisive role in the economic development of the Country, maintaining for more than a century a solid image endorsed by the Uruguayan State, as well as for its level of heritage and its international recognition. Today, Banco República -- which has 124 branches distributed throughout the national territory and 3 branches abroad -- is carrying out the revitalization of its best tradition as a development, commercial and social financial institution, through the incorporation of technology. state-of-the-art, modernization of its operations and training of its human resources.