Top Banks in Jordan

The Jordan Kuwait Bank and Bank of Jordan are among the top largest banks in the country.

Jordan Kuwait Bank (JKB) was the first bank in Jordan to launch Internet banking and many other electronic delivery channels. JKB also offers its customers and the public an exclusive package of Insurance Programs/Products through Arab Orient Insurance Co.

In 2005, JKB was awarded “Best Bank in Jordan 2005” Award and “World’s Best Internet Bank” Award by “Global Finance Magazine”. The Bank also received the Banker Magazine’s “Bank of the Year 2010, Jordan” Award. The Magazine had selected the Bank for the same Award in 2006 and 2007.

Bank of Jordan has become one of the five largest local commercial banks with a capital of JD 100 Million, and assets valuing JD1908 Million, costumer's deposit valuing JD1418 Million and shareholder rights are at an amount of JD193 Million by 31 December 2009.

Bank of Jordan owns a variety of distribution outlets, in addition to electronic distribution channels, which include the phone bank, mobile banking, Internet Banking, and short message services SMS. The Bank also offers a number of investment services, through the Excel investment company, which is owned by the Bank and established in 2006.

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