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Banco Lafise review

Updated September 28, 2026 · SumCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 26, 2026

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Our verdict

Banco Lafise suits Nicaraguan savers who prioritise easy access and a low minimum deposit. The account offers a variable headline rate of 0.5% and a minimum deposit of $1, while additional branch withdrawals carry a charge. It is regulated in Nicaragua by the Superintendencia de Bancos y de Otras Instituciones Financieras.

Key facts

Best for
Nicaraguan savers who want easy access and a low minimum deposit.
Headline rate
0.5%↗
Rate type
Variable↗
Term
60 months↗
Minimum deposit
$1↗
Access terms
Four branch withdrawals per month included, then C$20 (USD 1) each; savings managed via Bancanet Regional online banking and the LAFISE Digital app↗
Account kind
Easy access↗
Legal entity
Banco LAFISE↗
Headquarters
Nicaragua↗
Founded
1985↗
Support channels
Phone, Email, Chat, Help-centre↗
Pricing model
Fixed rate
Official website
lafise.com

Loans

APR
15% to 24%↗
Loan amount
from $1,250↗
Arrangement fee
1% bank commission on unsecured PIL; 2% on mortgage-guaranteed personal loan↗
Credit check
Hard↗
Representative example
Personal loan of U$ 1,800: payment U$ 172 per month with insurance at a 24% rate, TCEA 29.93%↗
Lender type
Direct lender↗
Eligibility
Residents of Nicaragua: valid national ID for nationals, residence card and passport for foreign residents; minimum monthly income U$500 for unsecured PIL or U$1,200 for salaried/own-business applicants↗
Origination fee (%)
1%↗
Loan types
Personal, Secured, Car, Student, Payday, Credit-line↗
Use cases
Home-improvement↗
Features
Credit line

Credit cards

Rewards type
Points↗
Card kind
Credit↗

Personal insurance

Insurance types
Auto, Home, Life, Gadget↗
Provider type
Insurer↗
Claims channels
Web-form, Phone, Whatsapp↗
Age range
18+ (admission from 18 years)↗

Brokers

Markets
Stocks, Bonds, Funds↗

Mortgages

Maximum loan to value
80%↗
Product fee
$10 to $75↗
Purpose
Purchase, Remortgage↗

Facts checked September 26, 2026, 12 sources

Apps and profiles

Get the app
App Store
Elsewhere
LinkedInXfacebook.comyoutube.com

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Low minimum deposit of $1.
  • Variable headline rate of 0.5%.
  • Easy-access account with branch withdrawals included within the monthly allowance.
  • Support includes phone, email, chat and help-centre access through phone, email and chat.

Cons

  • The variable headline rate of 0.5% is lower than the available alternatives' headline rates.
  • The account uses a variable rate, so the headline rate can change.
  • Branch withdrawals are limited to the included allowance, with a charge applying to each additional withdrawal.
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Who it suits

  • Nicaraguan residents saving a small amount
  • Savers who want branch and digital account access
  • Customers who want phone, email, chat or help-centre support

Who should look elsewhere

  • People seeking a higher headline rate than 0.5%, such as those comparing Wise's 3.29%.
  • Savers wanting a fixed rate, because this account has a variable rate.
  • People who need unrestricted branch withdrawals, since additional withdrawals carry a charge.

Who runs it

Banco Lafise operates as Banco LAFISE, based in Nicaragua. It was founded in 1985 and is supervised in Nicaragua by the Superintendencia de Bancos y de Otras Instituciones Financieras. Customer support is available by phone, email, chat and through a help centre, as listed in phone, email and chat.

How Banco Lafise compares

Where Banco Lafise is available

Available
Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama
Licence in Nicaragua
Superintendencia de Bancos y de Otras Instituciones Financieras, checked September 26, 2026

Countries from the brand (Source, checked September 26, 2026)

Frequently asked questions

Who is Banco Lafise's savings account for?+

Banco Lafise's account is designed for savers in Nicaragua who want convenient access to their money. It has a headline rate of 0.5% and a minimum deposit of $1.

What rate does the account offer?+

The account pays a variable rate. Its current headline rate is 0.5%, and the account is categorised as easy-access. The rate type is variable.

How much do I need to deposit?+

The minimum deposit is $1. This makes the account accessible for small savers, subject to the account's other terms.

How can I access my savings?+

The account includes branch withdrawals each month, with a charge for each additional branch withdrawal. The account can also be managed through Bancanet Regional online banking and the LAFISE Digital app.

Who regulates Banco Lafise in Nicaragua?+

Banco LAFISE is supervised in Nicaragua by the Superintendencia de Bancos y de Otras Instituciones Financieras. The brand's headquarters are in Nicaragua.

What support channels are available?+

The account offers phone, email, chat and help-centre support through phone, email and chat. You can also use the web form, phone or WhatsApp for claims through web form, phone and whatsapp.

Sources

Compiled from 13 source pages, checked September 26, 2026. We did not open an account.

Not confirmed yet: Deposit protection.

Banco Lafise

Banco Lafise

Nicaraguan savers who want easy access and a low minimum deposit.

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