Banco Bandepe S.A.

Banco Bandepe S.A. was a state-owned bank of Pernambuco, Brazil, that played a significant role in the economic development of the state and the broader Northeast region. Originally established to promote state development through government actions and industrial expansion, the bank evolved into a comprehensive financial institution serving both public and private sector clients throughout Pernambuco and neighboring states.

At its peak in the 1980s, Banco Bandepe operated 154 branches, including 9 interstate branches in major Brazilian cities, making banking services accessible to municipalities throughout Pernambuco's interior that were often overlooked by private banks.