Banco del Estado de Chile, or BancoEstado, is an autonomous state-owned commercial bank in Chile, created in its current form in 1953. Its history traces back to several predecessor financial institutions, with the oldest founded in 1855. The bank's primary mission is to promote financial inclusion, ensuring that all Chileans have access to banking products and services. It plays a crucial social role by serving individuals, micro-enterprises, and small to medium-sized businesses, as well as managing certain financial operations for the Chilean government. It is a major player in the national banking system, with the largest network of branches and ATMs in the country.

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