Territorial
Organisation
of Northern

The Northern Territorial Organisation traces its origins to Bankinter’s expansion in northern Spain during the 1970s. Vizcaya began its activity in September 1972, with a branch office opposite Bilbao City Hall under the management of José Julián Acha, who was later succeeded by Herberto Villaro. In August 1978, the iconic Pedro Eguillor Building in Bilbao opened its doors, now the Organisation's current headquarters.

In Álava, the first branch office opened in 1976 on Fueros Street, managed by Juan José Ortiz de Apodaca. That same year, Guipúzcoa began its journey in December with José Manuel Argárate Mendizábal at the helm, moving in April 1978 to its headquarters at Elcano 10, next to Plaza Guipúzcoa. In the early 1980s, José María Gete del Val assumed management. In Cantabria, also during this stage, the first branch office was opened in Puertochico, now known as Agencia 2, under the management of Eduardo Vega.

Among the key figures are Eduardo Vega, whose influence was crucial in Cantabria and at various stages alongside Burgos, Palencia and Asturias; Juan José Ortiz de Apodaca, leader of the expansion in Vitoria, Álava and Miranda and the first head of the Basque Country Organisation; and Fernando Azcona, the first head of the current Northern Organisation, which includes the Basque Country, Cantabria and Miranda de Ebro. For the past eleven years, the management has been in the hands of Juan Manuel Astigarraga, ushering in a new stage in January 2025 under the management of Javier Hernández.