Derivative financial instruments (Details 5) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($)
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items]
Derivative object hedge	$ 1,262,053
Fair value adjustment to the hedge object asset	(2,887)
Derivative hedge instrument fair value variation	2,084
Interest Rate Contract Future Portfolio Hedge Credit Card [Member]
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items]
Derivative object hedge	72,337
Fair value adjustment to the hedge object asset	(51)
Derivative hedge instrument fair value variation	$ 22
Derivative hedge instrument effectiveness percentage	101.00%
Interest Rate Contracts Future Portfolio Hedge Loan [Member]
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items]
Derivative object hedge	$ 1,189,716
Fair value adjustment to the hedge object asset	(2,836)
Derivative hedge instrument fair value variation	$ 2,062
Derivative hedge instrument effectiveness percentage	99.00%

The accumulated amount of fair value hedge adjustment on a hedged item that is included in the carrying amount of the hedged item, recognised in the statement of financial position as an asset. [Refer: Hedged items [member]]

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-Number 7
-IssueDate 2022-03-24
-Paragraph 24B
-Subparagraph a
-Clause ii
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- Definition

The percentage derivatives contribute to the fair value of defined benefit plan assets. [Refer: Plan assets, at fair value; Defined benefit plans [member]] [Contrast: Derivatives, amount contributed to fair value of plan assets]

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
-Name IAS
-Number 19
-IssueDate 2022-03-24
-Paragraph 142
-Subparagraph e
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The fair value of financial instruments designated as hedging instruments. Hedging instruments are designated derivatives or (for a hedge of the risk of changes in foreign currency exchange rates only) designated non-derivative financial assets or non-derivative financial liabilities whose fair value or cash flows are expected to offset changes in the fair value or cash flows of a designated hedged item. [Refer: At fair value [member]; Derivatives [member]; Derivative financial assets; Derivative financial liabilities; Financial instruments, class [member]; Financial assets; Financial liabilities]

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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