Samba Bank Ltd — Bank Profile
Samba Bank Limited (SBL) is a PSX-listed Pakistani commercial bank headquartered in Karachi, majority-owned by Saudi National Bank. Its SWIFT code is SAMBPKKAXXX, IBAN bank code SAMB, SECP Registration No. 0044619, and National Tax Number 1804331-3.
Every key stat, contact number, and official link for Samba Bank Ltd on a single page — no narrative, just the numbers. Want the fuller story behind them (ownership history, leadership, the Islamic banking conversion)? See the Samba Bank Overview page.
- Quick Reference
- PSX: SBL
- SWIFT: SAMBPKKAXXX
This page is a quick reference for Samba Bank Ltd — the name most people search when they actually mean Samba Bank Limited (SBL). Every figure below links to a fuller page with complete sourcing.
For independent verification, see Samba Bank Limited, State Bank of Pakistan, Pakistan Stock Exchange.
Samba Bank Ltd — Key Facts
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Legal name | Samba Bank Limited |
| Majority owner | Saudi National Bank (84.51%) |
| Stock listing | Pakistan Stock Exchange — PSX: SBL |
| President & CEO | Rashid Jahangir |
| Chairman | Fahad Ali AlHunaiti (since Aug 20, 2026) |
| Chief Financial Officer | Basit Hamanyun |
| Head office | 5th Floor, Sidco Avenue Centre, M.D.M. Wafai Road, Karachi |
| Registered/PSX office | 1st Floor, 19-Saleem Plaza, Blue Area, Jinnah Avenue, Islamabad |
| Branch network | 77 branches, 36 cities (Mar 2026) |
| SWIFT / BIC code | SAMBPKKAXXX |
| IBAN bank code | SAMB |
| UAN / helpline | +92 21 11 11 SAMBA (72622) / 0800-SAMBA |
| WhatsApp banking | +923 11 11 72622 |
| Samba.Care@samba.com.pk | |
| Website | www.samba.com.pk |
| Registrar | Famco Share Registration Services (Pvt.) Limited |
| Auditor | A.F. Ferguson & Co., Chartered Accountants (PwC Pakistan) |
| SECP Registration No. | 0044619 |
| National Tax Number (NTN) | 1804331-3 Active |
Confirmed from Samba Bank's official Q1 2026 Quarterly Report (Company Information page), its FY2025 Annual Report (including the Chairman's Message on SME and Digital Supply Chain Financing), the PSX company profile for SBL, SWIFT code registries, and Samba Bank's official Company Information page for the SECP Registration No. National Tax Number (NTN) verified as Active on FBR's Online Verification System as of August 31, 2026.
Why do sources disagree on Samba Bank Ltd's founding year (2002, 2003, or 2007)? All three are correct for different milestones, not conflicting facts. Crescent Commercial Bank Limited (CCBL) — the entity Samba Bank Ltd was built from — was established in 2002 through the merger of Crescent Investment Bank and Mashreq Bank's Pakistan branches, with operations effectively starting in 2003 (which is why some stock-data sites list "2003" as the founding year). Samba Financial Group of Saudi Arabia then acquired a majority stake in CCBL in 2007 and renamed it Samba Bank Limited. So: 2002 is incorporation, 2003 is when the merged entity began operating, and 2007 is when it became "Samba."
What Is Samba Bank Ltd Best Known For?
Samba Bank Ltd started out as Crescent Commercial Bank Limited in 2002, then took its current name after Samba Financial Group of Saudi Arabia bought a majority stake in 2007. It's still one of the smaller banks on the PSX by branch count, but the network is expanding fast — 10 branches added in 2024, 20 more in 2025 (57 to 77) — and the bank is now converting to full Shariah compliance under SBP's in-principle approval from March 2025.
On the retail side, Samba Bank Ltd offers the standard suite: savings and term deposit accounts, personal and auto loans, a home loan, and PayPak/MasterCard debit cards. On the institutional side, it runs investment banking, corporate banking, Transaction Banking (the 2025 rebrand of its former Cash Management function), and treasury/money-market desks.
Samba Bank SME & Business Banking
Samba Bank's FY2025 Annual Report describes SME lending as an increasing area of focus for the Bank — historically limited to just 2–3 urban localities, now being actively expanded. As part of that push, Samba Bank launched Digital Supply Chain Financing in 2025, letting suppliers of the bank's existing corporate customers access working-capital financing digitally, and set up a dedicated Trade Sales function under its Transaction Banking umbrella to grow trade finance business. Samba Bank doesn't publish detailed SME product terms, pricing, or eligibility criteria on its public website — a business owner interested in SME financing should contact a branch or the Corporate & Investment Banking Group (CIBG) desk directly rather than expect a self-service online application.
Confirmed from Samba Bank's official FY2025 Annual Report (Chairman's Message, SME and Transaction Banking sections).
Quick Facts Grid
- Founded (as CCBL)
- 2002
- Renamed Samba
- 2007
- Share Price
- Rs 15.25 (Aug 13, 2026)
- CY2025 Net Profit
- Rs 727.2 million
How Does Samba Bank Ltd Compare in Scale?
Per Samba Bank's latest financial results, Samba Bank Ltd is one of the smallest listed commercial banks in Pakistan by branch count, well behind the "Big Five" — HBL, NBP, UBL, MCB, and Allied Bank. Total assets crossed Rs 206 billion in 2025, up from roughly Rs 182 billion the year before, and customer deposits reached about Rs 118.9 billion. That growth trajectory — branch count up 35% in 2025, CASA ratio up from 44.0% at end-2024 to 62.3% by March 2026 — is arguably the bigger story right now than the bank's absolute size.
Free float on the PSX is thin, around 20% of total shares, with the bulk of the register held by Saudi National Bank. A small float combined with an active parent-company divestment process is part of why the stock has periodically tripped PSX's "unusual price movement" notices.
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More on Samba Bank
Bank Overview
Ownership, leadership, and key facts.
Bank Profile (Quick Reference)
One-page snapshot of key stats and contacts.
Branch & ATM Locator
Network size and official locator.
Careers
Where Samba Bank actually posts jobs.
Helpline & Complaints
Contact numbers and escalation path.
Ownership & Company Profile
Saudi National Bank stake and history.
Share Price & Financial Results
PSX listing, CY2025 results, and ratios.
ATM Network
ATM access, charges, and card issues.
Personal Loan & EMI Calculator
Samba Personal Loan rates and a free calculator.
Auto Loan & EMI Calculator
Samba Auto Loan rates and a free calculator.
Digital & Online Banking
SambaSmart app, Samba Online, and Samba Phone.
Cards & Discounts
Debit card lineup and merchant acceptance.
Rates & Accounts
Deposit accounts and profit structure.
IBAN & SWIFT Code
Generate your IBAN, find the SWIFT code.
Bank Timings
Weekday, Friday, and Saturday hours.
Home Loan
Home financing structure and markup rates.
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Samba Bank Ltd FAQs
What is Samba Bank's official website?
www.samba.com.pk — always confirm the domain before entering login credentials.
What is Samba Bank's SWIFT code?
SAMBPKKAXXX, registered to the bank's head office in Karachi.
How many branches does Samba Bank have?
77 branches across 36 cities as of March 2026, with 50 more planned per the FY2025 Annual Report.
Does Samba Bank offer SME or business banking?
Yes, including a 2025 Digital Supply Chain Financing product — contact a branch or the CIBG desk directly for terms.
Official Sources & Last Verified
Every figure on this page traces to Samba Bank's official Q1 2026 Quarterly Report, its FY2025 Annual Report, the PSX company profile for SBL, and SWIFT code registries. Last verified: September 4, 2026.