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Member banks of the Asociación Bancaria Salvadoreña (ABANSA) closed march 2026 with total assets exceeding US$26.13 billion, reflecting year-over-year growth of 12.7%, equivalent to an increase of US$2.9539 billion compared to the same period in 2025.
According to data presented by ABANSA, this result represents a new milestone for the private banking system and demonstrates the strengthening of financial operations in the country during the first quarter of the year.
The association highlighted that the sustained growth in assets reflects public confidence in the financial system and the banking sector’s ability to continue supporting families and businesses through various financial services and access to credit.
In addition to reaching a historic high in assets, ABANSA member banks reported that deposits also hit new all-time highs at the end of march 2026.
According to the information shared, credit remained robust and continued to flow to businesses and households across the country’s various productive sectors, contributing to economic activity and the financing of commercial and productive activities.
ABANSA also noted that the private banking sector’s quality and solvency indicators remain above the established regulatory minimums, demonstrating the stability of the salvadoran financial system.
The association emphasized that these results reflect the strength of the banking sector and its role in driving economic development and the well-being of the salvadoran population.
The data reflects the performance of ABANSA member banks as of the end of march 2026, a period during which the private financial system maintained a growth trend in its key indicators.
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