Private company

Cham Bank

Logo: بنك الشام الإسلامي, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons3

Syrian bank2

Cham Bank is a Syrian bank based in Damascus, founded in 2006.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

2006Founded1
  • IndustrySharia-compliant banking1
  • HeadquartersDamascus1
  • Websitewww.chambank.com/en
  • Listed onDamascus Securities Exchange (CHB)1

Products and brands

Cham Bank’s principal activities focus on providing a comprehensive range of innovative Islamic banking services that comply with Sharia principles and address the needs of both individual and corporate customers.

For the retail banking segment, the bank offers a diverse range of solutions, including savings accounts and deposits, safe deposit box services, foreign exchange and currency exchange transactions, money transfers, as well as flexible personal financing programs covering real estate, construction materials, alternative energy solutions, household and electrical goods, medical equipment, travel, education, and healthcare expenses, in addition to revolving credit cards.

For the corporate and business banking segment, the bank provides current and investment accounts, cheque book issuance, documentary credits, collection bills, and letters of guarantee.

These activities are complemented by the bank’s advanced electronic banking services and smart digital channels, most notably the “Najmaty” application and online banking platforms for individuals and businesses. These channels enable customers to manage their accounts and cards instantly and conduct immediate money transfers through the national electronic clearing system (RTGS). The bank also provides instant online account opening services and supports electronic payment solutions for purchases through its “PayMe” service and QR Code technology, in addition to facilitating the payment of bills and government and university fees.

From Wikipedia’s article on Cham Bank, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.4

Subsidiaries and ownership

Owners

From Wikidata.1

Timeline

  1. 2006Founded Founded1

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