Jordan Kuwait Bank: Baq’ah Branch / البنك الأردني الكويتي: فرع البقعة

General information

Jordan Kuwait Bank (JKB), a Jordanian public shareholding company, was founded in 1976 as a joint investment by Jordanians, Kuwaitis and other Arab investors and has successfully evolved in to a major player in the Jordanian banking system. The Bank currently operates a domestic network of 56 branches and offices distributed throughout Jordan in addition to two branches in Palestine and a branch in Cyprus. JKB wholly owns Ejara Leasing Company, holds a controlling share of more than 50% in the United Financial Investments Co. (Jordan) and a10% stake in Algeria Gulf Bank (Algeria). The bank’s paid-up capital was gradually increased from JD 5 million in 1976 to JD 100 million (USD 141m) in 2008.

JKB was the first bank in Jordan to launch Internet banking and many other electronic delivery channels. Its hi-tech infrastructure, well distributed branches network, widely spread ATMs, efficient e-banking products and services, Internet banking facilities that provide access to external payment systems; all topped with a unique customer- friendly atmosphere, have enabled the Bank to further enhance its image as the best client-focused bank in Jordan and substantiated its slogan: “More than just a bank”.

JKB management capitalizes on the strong business and ownership relations with Kuwait Projects Company (Holding) - Kuwait and its banking arm, Burgan Bank Group.

Jordan Kuwait Bank is committed to achieving the best results and the highest growth rates year after year, it shall remain the trusted partner and advisor to all its clients extending expertise and providing assistance at all times. It shall not spare any effort to support promising sectors of the economy and genuine investment projects that have long term prospects and contribute towards the prosperity of Jordan.