Safwa Islamic Bank is interested in providing you with all banking information and banking terminology that will help to enhance banking and security awareness and understand the significance of saving, in addition to recognizing the importance of using modern technology in all your banking transactions.
Your News
Safwa Islamic Bank Organizes Safwa Open Day
Safwa Islamic Bank organized Safwa Open Day in a family-friendly atmosphere filled with entertainment and interactive activities, reflecting the spirit of closeness and connection between the Bank and its customers.
The day featured a variety of engaging segments, live competitions, and interactive games that saw wide participation from families and children, along with the distribution of gifts and prizes. The Bank also presented special offers on home and cars financing exclusively for attendees.
This event comes as part of the Bank’s ongoing commitment to strengthening direct engagement with its customers and reinforcing the relationship of trust and long-standing partnership with them.
Watch the event highlights
Hear what our customers had to say
Safwa Islamic Bank, Bronze Sponsor of the Cybersecurity Advancement, Innovation, and Technology Conference and Exhibition
(Dead Sea, Jordan – 20 November 2025): Under the patronage of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II, Safwa Islamic Bank participated in the Cybersecurity Advancement, Innovation, and Technology Conference and Exhibition (C8 2025), serving as a Bronze sponsor. The event was held at the King Hussein Bin Talal Convention Center in the Dead Sea, from 18–20 November.
The bank’s sponsorship reflects its commitment to supporting key national events that promote sustainable digital transformation and contribute to efforts aimed at establishing a secure digital environment for Jordan’s economy across all sectors, particularly the financial sector. This initiative aligns with Safwa Islamic Bank’s strategy to strengthen digital trust within the modern banking system, recognizing cybersecurity as a critical pillar for the sustainability of financial services and the protection of customer data, which stands as a core operational priority for the bank.
Through its dedicated pavilion, Safwa Islamic Bank offered attendees the opportunity to learn about its advanced digital banking solutions. The bank also presented its approach to incorporating cybersecurity principles within its operations and technological infrastructure, ensuring a strong balance between innovation and compliance with the highest security standards. The pavilion served as an interactive platform for engaging visitors, underscoring the bank’s pioneering role in supporting Jordan’s digital transformation journey.
The conference brought together more than 300 speakers and experts from over 70 countries, as well as over 15,000 participants and visitors. The agenda featured panel discussions, technical presentations, interactive workshops, cybersecurity exercises, and competitions, addressing the latest global developments and trends in cybersecurity.
Safwa Bank Launches Its First Self-Service Branch in Jordan
reflects the bank’s commitment to providing customers with an innovative and seamless banking experience. This branch is among the first smart branches in the Kingdom, operating entirely without direct paper-based transactions, and offering self-service banking seven days a week.
The digital branch enables customers to carry out a full range of banking services quickly and conveniently. These include instant opening of primary and sub-accounts, opening time deposits, issuing debit cards directly from the machine, conducting local and international transfers, as well as cash deposits, withdrawals, and foreign currency exchange. Customers can also apply for digital financing, with direct support available from bank staff inside the branch when needed.
Activating the National Digital Identity via Safwa Mobile App
As part of supporting digital transformation and facilitating access to government services, Safwa Islamic Bank has launched the National Digital Identity activation feature in integration with the “Sanad” platform, available directly through the Safwa Mobile App.
Customers can easily and securely activate their digital identity through the app by accessing the “More” option, without the need to visit any government entity. This service represents an important step in the bank’s efforts to provide a fully digital experience and empower customers to benefit from various e-government services with an active digital identity.
Accessing CRIF Report through Safwa Mobile App
Within its advanced digital services, Safwa Islamic Bank now enables its customers to access their credit report (CRIF) directly through the Safwa Mobile App by selecting the “More” option.
This service allows customers to instantly obtain their credit report, with the ability to re-download it multiple times within 30 days from the date of issuance.
The Military Credit Fund and Safwa Islamic Bank Renew Support for “Refaq Al-Selah” Program
The Military Credit Fund and Safwa Islamic Bank have renewed their partnership by signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at providing a comprehensive range of financial and banking products and services to military retirees. These offerings are fully compliant with Islamic Sharia principles and are designed with favorable terms and preferential returns under the framework of the “Refaq Al-Selah” Program.
The MoU was signed by Mr. Yazeed Al Khalidi, Director General of the Military Credit Fund, and Mr. Samer Tamimi, CEO of Safwa Islamic Bank. This collaboration aims to offer military retirees personal, housing, and car financing solutions that feature competitive terms, flexible repayment plans, and reduced profit rates. These services will be accessible through various branches across the Kingdom.
Mr. Yazeed Al Khalidi commended Safwa Islamic Bank’s continued support for the Refaq Al-Selah Program for the third consecutive year. He highlighted the bank’s dedication to offering preferential financial solutions tailored to the needs of military retirees. He also emphasized the Military Credit Fund’s commitment to building strategic partnerships across sectors to enhance the program’s reach and impact.
On his part, Mr. Samer Tamimi stated: “We are proud to remain a key partner of the Military Credit Fund in its mission to ensure a dignified life for military retirees. Our renewed collaboration reflects our deep commitment to the royal vision of improving the wellbeing of military personnel, in recognition of their invaluable service. Furthermore, it highlights our dedication to financial inclusion and creating sustainable value for both the economy and society, in line with global sustainability practices.”
Safwa Islamic Bank and Iraqi Islamic Bank Sign Strategic Partnership Agreement
Following earlier announcements, Safwa Islamic Bank and the Iraqi Islamic Bank have officially signed a partnership agreement during a ceremony at Safwa Islamic Bank’s Head Office in Amman on 26th, January 2025. The partnership signing ceremony was attended by key officials, including Dr. Mohammed Abu Hammour, Chairman of Safwa Islamic Bank; Mr. Ahmed Waleed, Chairman of the Iraqi Islamic Bank; Mr. Basem Salfiti, Chairman of Bank al Etihad; Mr. Samer Tamimi, CEO of Safwa Islamic Bank, along with executives from both institutions.
Dr. Abu Hammour highlighted the significance of this agreement, noting that it aims to drive a positive shift in Islamic banking within the two neighboring countries: Jordan and Iraq. This collaboration marks the start of a strategic and commercial partnership in which both banks will share their expertise in banking and finance. The partnership is expected to strengthen their financial positions by leveraging their combined experience to deliver a broad range of banking services and financing solutions to the growing Iraqi market, in alignment with Iraqi Islamic Bank’s 33 years of experience and established credibility.
Highlighting that this partnership introduces the expertise of a leading Islamic banking institution from Jordan to the Iraqi financial sector, Mr. Waleed welcomed Safwa Islamic Bank’s involvement as a shareholder. He emphasized that this partnership reflects the growing confidence in Iraqi banking institutions regionally and noted that the collaboration would promote development, enhance financial investment opportunities, and increase trade exchanges between the two countries.
Meanwhile, Mr. Tamimi accentuated the importance of this strategic partnership, highlighting its potential to expand investment opportunities and deepen ties between the banks. He noted that the agreement sets a clear path toward a prosperous and productive commercial relationship, aiming to achieve positive financial outcomes and further strengthen the financial standing of both institutions.
