Banco di Caribe’s voyage started in May of 1973 in a small single office building in Punda, Curaçao.
Sharing a common dream and bringing diverse skills to the table, Mr. Eduardo de Kort and Mr.
Phillip de Jongh joined forces and embarked on a journey to create a bank for the local people,
managed by locals with local investments.

At first the bank’s team consisted of 6 individuals, but by 1975 the workforce tripled its capacity and
relocated to the current location at Schottegatweg Oost 205, Curaçao. The new office offered better
accessibility and more parking spaces, but due to the growth of the company, expansion was
necessary in order to accommodate everyone. By 1983 Banco di Caribe opened a branch on Aruba
and in 1987 Bonaire joined the Banco di Caribe family and finally in November of 2007 we welcomed
St. Maarten aboard.

A new chapter began in December 2024, when Banco di Caribe (Aruba) N.V. was acquired by AIB
Bank N.V., a local institution established in 1987 to promote and finance investments that drive
economic development and job creation—particularly within Aruba’s growing tourism sector.
This acquisition supports AIB Bank’s vision to expand Digital Banking solutions and strengthen its
presence within the Aruban community.

As we move forward, Banco di Caribe Aruba remains steadfast in its commitment to innovation,
sustainable growth, and service excellence—continuing to build on a proud legacy of trust, progress,
and dedication to the communities we serve.