Banco del Estado de Chile, commercially known as Banco Estado, is an autonomous state-owned financial institution in Chile. Founded in its current form in 1953, its origins trace back to earlier state financial entities from the 19th century. The bank's mission is to promote financial inclusion and contribute to the country's development by offering accessible banking products and services to all segments of the population, with a special focus on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and lower-income individuals. It is one of the largest banks in Chile in terms of total loans and deposits and operates an extensive network of branches and service points throughout the country.

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