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Habib Bank AG Zurich

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Swiss multinational commercial bank

Habib Bank AG Zurich is a privately owned bank founded in 1967 in Zurich, Switzerland, by Hyder Mohamedali Habib, son of the Bank’s patriarch, Mohamedali Habib. The Bank’s origins go back to 1941 when Mohamedali Habib established the first Habib family bank, which laid the foundation for Habib Bank AG Zurich. The Bank remains to this day in the hands and under the leadership of Mohamedali Habib's descendants.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1967Founded1
  • Industryfinancial services1
  • HeadquartersZurich1
  • Websitewww.habibbank.com
  • Legal formCompany limited by shares3
  • LEI2138004YBSJVUUIRA7503
  • StatusActive3
  • LEI statusIssued and current3
  • Registered addressWEINBERGSTRASSE 59, 8006 Zurich, Switzerland3
  • Registered withMinistry of Justice, CHE-105.951.9143

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Habib Bank AG Zurich is a privately owned bank founded in 1967 in Zurich, Switzerland, by Hyder Mohamedali Habib, son of the Bank’s patriarch, Mohamedali Habib. The Bank’s origins go back to 1941 when Mohamedali Habib established the first Habib family bank, which laid the foundation for Habib Bank AG Zurich. The Bank remains to this day in the hands and under the leadership of Mohamedali Habib's descendants.2

Corporate structure

Habib Bank AG Zurich sits at the top of its group. 6 entities, 5 countries on record. Switch between the flow chart and the network, and select any entity to see its details.

  • Habib Bank AG Zurich Zurich, Switzerland
    • Habib Metropolitan Bank Karachi, Pakistan
    • HBZ Bank Limited Subsidiary · 100% · Durban, South Africa
    • HABIB BANK ZURICH PLC Subsidiary · London, United Kingdom
    • Habib Canadian Bank Subsidiary · Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
    • HABIB BANK A.G. ZURICH Branch · Zurich, Switzerland

Built from parent and subsidiary links from GLEIF, the Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation (CC0); subsidiaries, stakes and holdings from Wikidata (CC0). Each entity in the chart links to its source.

The story

1967: Habib Bank AG Zurich was incorporated in Zurich, Switzerland, as an independent bank affiliated with Habib Bank (Overseas) Limited.

1974: Habib Bank AG Zurich expanded its international footprint by establishing branches in the UAE and the UK.

1978: Habib Bank AG Zurich began its operations in Kenya.

1979: Habib Bank AG Zurich Finance Limited was incorporated in China as a deposit-taking company (DTC), marking its presence in the Asian market.

1989: Habib Bank AG Zurich opened a branch in Pakistan.

1995: Habib Bank AG Zurich started its operations in South Africa with its first major investment in the country by a Swiss banking group.

2001: Habib Canadian Bank (HCB) was established as a subsidiary of Habib Bank AG Zurich, marking the Bank’s presence in North America.

2004: To meet the growing demand for Shariah-compliant financial services, Habib Bank AG Zurich launched Islamic Banking services.

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2006: Habib Bank AG Zurich's Pakistan operations merged with Metropolitan Bank to form Habib Metropolitan Bank (HABIBMETRO).

2017: Habib Bank AG Zurich celebrated the 50th anniversary of its global banking operations, marking half a century of excellence and innovation in serving customers worldwide.

2020: Habib Bank AG Zurich's representative office in Shanghai, China, commenced operations.

2022: Habib Bank AG Zurich opened a branch in Dubai International Finance Centre (DIFC), further strengthening its presence in one of the leading financial hubs of the world.

2023: Habib Bank AG Zurich established a representative office in Istanbul, Türkiye.

2024: Habib Bank AG Zurich celebrated the 50th Anniversary of its banking operations in the UAE and the UK. Habib Bank AG Zurich and HABIBMETRO Bank celebrated the 20th Anniversary of Sirat Islamic Banking in Pakistan.

From Wikipedia’s article on Habib Bank AG Zurich, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.5

Products and brands

Global Network

Branches, Subsidiaries and Representative Offices

Switzerland – Head Office

Kenya – 4 Branches

UAE – 8 Branches, 1 Subsidiary, DIFC Branch

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Canada – 3 Branches

Hong Kong – 2 Branches, 1 Rep Office

Pakistan – 500+ Branches, Rep Office

South Africa – 8 Branches

United Kingdom – 8 Branches

Bangladesh – Rep Office – Dhaka

China – Rep Office – Shanghai

Türkiye – Rep Office – Istanbul

Key Services / Products

Commercial Banking: Banking solutions for businesses, including loans, payment solutions, and account management.

Trade Finance: Trade financing services for businesses and financial institutions worldwide.

Personal Banking: Personal banking solutions for individual clients.

Financial Institutions/Correspondent Banking: Global correspondent-banking services for international trade requirements.

Wealth Management: Investment, asset and wealth management services for clients.

Islamic Banking: Shariah-compliant financial solutions under Global Islamic Banking brand ‘Sirat’. ‘Sirat’ is available currently in 5 countries within the Habib Bank AG Zurich network.

Subsidiaries

Canada

Habib Canadian Bank: 3 Branches

Hong Kong

2 Branches & Representative Office

Pakistan

HABIBMETRO: 500+ Branches & Representative Office

South Africa

HBZ Bank Limited: 8 Branches

UK

Habib Bank Zurich Plc: 8 Branches

From Wikipedia’s article on Habib Bank AG Zurich, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.5

Subsidiaries and ownership

Subsidiaries

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Timeline

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