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Black Friday with ABANCA

Take advantage of exclusive conditions this Black Friday. Split your purchases with no interest using your ABANCA credit cards, access special discounts on your insurance, and finance whatever you need with total flexibility and transparency.

What is Black Friday and what is its origin?

Black Friday is the most important commercial event of the year worldwide. It takes place on the Friday following the fourth Thursday of November (right after Thanksgiving Day in the United States) and marks the beginning of the Christmas shopping season. This year, Black Friday is celebrated on November 27.

Origin in Philadelphia: The term originated in the 1950s in the city of Philadelphia. Local police officers began using it to describe the traffic chaos, congestion, and crowds in stores on the day after Thanksgiving.

Origin

From red numbers to black numbers: Over time, the concept took on a positive connotation within retail. The explanation became popular that this day represented the moment in the year when store accounts shifted from losses (red numbers) to profits (black numbers) thanks to the massive sales spike.

Current evolution: Although it began as a 24-hour discount event, today Black Friday has become a full week of deals (Black Week) that leads directly into Cyber Monday, which focuses on technology and e-commerce.

Tips for Safe Shopping and Responsible Financing

To make the most of promotions without compromising your peace of mind or the security of your data, keep these fundamental guidelines in mind before making any transaction:

Set a maximum budget: Make a list of the products you really need and set a realistic spending limit. Keeping track of your liquidity from the ABANCA App will help you avoid impulse purchases.

Responsible financing

Verify the authenticity of the merchant: Always shop on trusted websites. Make sure the address starts with https:// and displays the padlock icon in the browser bar, which ensures your data is encrypted.

Use 0% APR installment payments wisely: Spreading out payments for larger purchases with your ABANCA Visa credit card allows you to defer expenses in convenient installments without incurring interest charges (0% NIR 0% APR).

Protect your passwords and authorize with biometrics: Validate each online payment using two-step verification (SCA) from your banking app. ABANCA will never ask for your PIN, secret passwords, or confirmation codes via SMS or email.

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