Amãna Bank is the first and only Licensed Commercial Bank in Sri Lanka to conduct all its operations under the principles of Islamic banking and be fully disengaged from interest based transactions, offering the full spectrum of Retail Banking, SME Banking, Corporate Banking, Treasury and Trade Finance Services.
With the mission of Enabling Growth and Enriching Lives, the Bank reaches over 450,000 customers through a growing network of branches, self-banking centres and 4500+ ATM access points and has introduced a bouquet of customer conveniences such as ‘Your Bank’ Internet & Mobile Banking platform, Online Account Opening, VISA Debit Card with SMS alerts, Saturday Banking, 24x7 Cash Deposit Machines and Banking Units Exclusively for Ladies.
Amãna Bank was recognized as the Best ‘Up-and-Comer’ Islamic Bank of the World by ‘Global Finance Magazine’ at the 18th Annual World’s Best Banks Award Ceremony held in Washington DC, USA. The Bank was also bestowed the coveted title ‘Islamic Finance Entity’ at the inaugural Islamic Finance Forum of South Asia Awards Ceremony. Fitch Ratings has assigned Amãna Bank with a National Long Term Rating of BB+(lka) with a RWN Outlook.
Amãna Bank PLC is a stand-alone institution licensed by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka and listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange with Jeddah based IDB Group being the principal shareholder having a 29.97% stake of the Bank. The IDB Group is a ‘AAA’ rated multilateral development financial institution with a capital base of over USD 150 Billion which has a membership of 57 countries. Testifying its position as a leading practitioner of the non-interest based banking model, Amãna Banks continued to be recognized amongst the Top 100 Strongest Islamic Bank’s in the World by The Asian Banker.
