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Popular, Inc. (Holding company only) financial information - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019
BHD LEON |  |  |
Dividends distribution | $ 4,300,000 | $ 13,200,000 |
Popular, Inc. Holding Co. | Equity Method Investee |  |  |
Dividends distribution | 2,300,000 | 2,300,000 | $ 2,300,000
Dividends and others received | 3,000,000.0 | 2,300,000 | 2,300,000
Popular, Inc. Holding Co. | BHD LEON |  |  |
Dividends distribution | $ 0 | $ 12,500,000 | $ 13,000,000.0

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