Founded in 1997 as CARD Rural Bank, CARD Bank, Inc. is a formal banking institution that evolved from the Center for Agriculture and Rural Development's (CARD) microcredit program. Its core mission is poverty eradication by providing accessible financial services, such as micro-loans, savings accounts, and microinsurance, to underserved communities, particularly micro-entrepreneurs in the Philippines. The bank operates on a model of trust and community, aiming to foster financial inclusion and socio-economic development from the grassroots level.

Founded in

Brazil