After more than 75 years in the Swiss market, Auto-Interleasing AG (AIL) has been acquired by Santander Consumer Finance (SCF).
For AIL, this marks the beginning of an era that offers many new opportunities and the chance to grow.
SCF is one of the leading banks in consumer credit, with branches in 16 European countries, Canada, and China.
More than 14,000 professionals across over 130,000 points of sale ensure top-tier customer financing products and services for 17 million clients (as of the end of 2025). SCF offers a wide range of consumer finance, mobility, and banking solutions, primarily through points of sale (dealers and brokers) – where the company has built unique expertise – as well as through direct consumer channels such as branches, call centers, and online services.
SCF is part of Banco Santander, which, in terms of market capitalization, ranks among the largest banks in the world.