Afghanistan International Bank
Arian Bank – Iran
Azizi Bank
Bank Alfalah Limited
Banke Millie Afghan
Bank-e-Millie Afghan
Development Bank of Afghnaistan
Export Promotion Bank
First Micro Finance Bank
Habib Bank Ltd
Kabul Bank
Pashtany Bank
Standard Chartered Bank
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List of Commercial Banks in Afghanistan
Published by Gbaf News
Posted on April 19, 2013
1 min read· Last updated: June 11, 2018
Key Takeaways
- Afghanistan’s banking sector comprises state‑owned, private, and foreign bank branches.
- Da Afghanistan Bank regulates and supervises all licensed commercial banks in the country.
- Major private banks include Afghanistan International Bank, Azizi Bank, and Maiwand Bank.
- Foreign banks operating include Habib Bank Ltd, Bank Alfalah, and National Bank of Pakistan.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who regulates commercial banks in Afghanistan?
Da Afghanistan Bank, the central bank, licenses and supervises all commercial and foreign branches in Afghanistan.
What types of commercial banks operate in Afghanistan?
There are state‑owned banks, private local banks, microfinance institutions, and branches of foreign banks like Habib Bank and Bank Alfalah.
Which are some major private banks in Afghanistan?
Notable private banks include Afghanistan International Bank, Azizi Bank, Maiwand Bank, Islamic Bank of Afghanistan, Ghazanfar Bank and Afghan United Bank.
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