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From bustling UK high streets to major European and Latin American markets, Banco Santander is one of the world's largest retail banking powerhouses.
If you're exploring European financial heavyweights and want to understand how to buy Santander shares, you just need a few minutes and a reliable trading app. So, here's everything you need to know about how to buy Santander stock.
The whole process can take as little as 15 minutes. You'll need a smartphone or computer, an internet connection, your passport or driving licence and a means of payment.
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April 29, 2026: Banco Santander reported a record Q1 2026 underlying profit of EUR3,560m, up 12%, with revenue rising 4% and costs down 3%, and confirmed it would resume its share buyback programme from 28 May 2026.
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Dividend yield: 1.32% of stock value
Forward annual dividend yield: 2.24% of stock value
Dividend payout ratio: 1.73% of net profits
Santander has recently paid out dividends equivalent to 1.32% of its share value annually.
Santander has paid out, on average, around 1.73% of recent net profits as dividends. That has enabled analysts to estimate a "forward annual dividend yield" of 2.24% of the current stock value. This means that over a year, based on recent payouts (which are sadly no guarantee of future payouts), shareholders could enjoy a 2.24% return on their shares, in the form of dividend payments. In Santander's case, that would currently equate to about 12.5 per share.
While Santander's payout ratio might seem low, this can signify that the company is investing more in its future growth.
Santander's dividend yield is perhaps best considered in relation to those of similar companies.
It's as easy to sell Santander as it is to buy! Here's how to sell Santander shares that you already own.
Most dealing providers will let you use your debit card to top up your account and buy shares. The main ways are with a debit card, bank transfer or with Apple/Google Pay.
The easiest way to get hold of some Santander shares is to sign up for a share trading app and place a market order or basic order. This type of order tells the platform that you're interested, so it'll try to execute it as quickly as it can. It could take some time for the order to go through, especially if there's a lot of volatility in Santander shares.
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George is a deputy editor at Finder. He has previously written for The Motley Fool UK, Nasdaq, Freetrade, Investing in the Web, MoneyMagpie, Online Mortgage Advisor, Wealth, and Compare Forex Brokers. He's focused on making personal finance and investing engaging for everyone. To do this he draws from previous work and his Level 4 Diploma for Financial Advisers (DipFA), sharing what he’s learnt. When he’s not geeking out about money, you’ll find him playing sports and staying active. See full bio
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