How difficult is it to land a banking internship as an undergrad who isn't majoring (or concentrating) in economics?

Is it possible to land a banking internship (mid-to-high competitiveness) without majoring or concentrating in economics (assuming that you're taking economics electives in undergrad and have extracurriculars/activities that are oriented around economics)?

I'm operating under the assumption that most of the undergrads that are getting these positions are majoring in economics.

Follow-up question: Are you put in a disadvantage if you're only concentrating (or minoring) in economics? Is it possible to land these internships if you have an econ minor?

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