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About Girobank

We at Girobank are driven by commitment to our customers. The financial stability of our customers is our number one priority. This is why we work continuously on improving our products and services, to offer you the best possible banking solutions.

Our mission

We are the bank of those who work hard to prosper in life.
We distinguish ourselves by the quality of our products and by our personal touch.
We are an organization with high integrity standards, where everyone is accountable.
We give our employees job satisfaction, continuous training and equip them with the required tools
We exceed the expectations of our customers and our shareholders.
We contribute positively to the communities in which we operate.

Our vision

To consolidate Girobank as the bank of first choice by providing innovative products, outstanding service, and excellent employment opportunity, and by creating added value for our shareholders and the community in which we operate.

Our Values are as follows:

  • Integrity: We are honest and trustworthy.
  • Excellence: We commit ourselves to high quality in everything we do.
  • Customer Orientation: We go the extra mile to guarantee customer satisfaction.
  • Accountability: We take responsibility in everything we do.
  • Social Responsibility: We have a long-term commitment to our community.

Brief history

On March 5, 1996, Girbank’s predecessor “Giro Curacao N.V.” was incorporated in the Netherlands Antilles, after which it commenced its operations on July 1st of that same year. All activities previously undertaken by the “Girodienst Curaçao” (a department of the Island Territory of Curaçao), including certain related assets and liabilities were transferred to Giro Curaçao N.V. at commencement. On December 29, 2000 the official name was amended to Girobank N.V.