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Banco AtlânticoBanking & Insurance2025

Regional bank reduces operational costs by 21%

Efficiency program in back-office operations and the branch network, featuring process automation and a new structure.

-21%

in operational costs

Classical facade of a banking building
The challenge

Banco Atlântico had an efficiency ratio far above its competitors, with manual processes in credit and accounts and a branch network designed for another decade.

The solution

We automated the 30 highest-volume back-office processes, redesigned the operations structure, and defined a new branch model with management—smaller and focused on advisory services.

Results
  • -21% in operational costs in 18 months
  • Account opening from 5 days to 15 minutes
  • Mortgage credit decision in 48 hours
  • Efficiency ratio from 64% to 51%

Meridiano brought method and a team that didn't give up when the project became difficult.

António Silva, Executive Director

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