The Saudi National Bank (SNB) is the largest commercial bank in Saudi Arabia, offering a comprehensive range of banking and investment services across the Kingdom and internationally. Its core products and services include commercial banking; current, savings, time, and deposit accounts; auto leasing; home financing and mortgage lending; corporate loans; currency exchange; money transfer; asset management; share brokerage; initial public offering subscription; private banking; and digital banking services under its NEO platform. SNB also provides Shariah-compliant banking products and operates subsidiaries and affiliates in multiple countries. The bank serves retail, corporate, and institutional clients, leveraging its position as the largest institutional and specialized financier in Saudi Arabia. Its strategic focus aligns with Saudi Vision 2030, supporting mega projects and economic transformation in the Kingdom.
Founded in 1953 and headquartered in Riyadh, SNB was formerly known as The National Commercial Bank until its 2021 merger with Samba Financial Group, a landmark $15 billion transaction which created one of the Arabian Gulf’s largest banks. Recent major developments include a SAR 3.4 billion mortgage portfolio acquisition agreement signed in early 2025 with the Saudi Real Estate Refinance Company to enhance liquidity and sustainability in the secondary mortgage market. SNB also raised SAR 6 billion through a Tier 1 sukuk issuance in late 2024 to strengthen its capital in line with Basel III standards, with plans for additional sukuk issuance in 2025. The bank is expanding its digital offerings through "NEO" digital banking and has launched new financing portfolios under its Ahalina program to support entrepreneurship and SME development in partnership with Saudi Arabia’s Social Development Bank. Additionally, SNB is actively engaged in significant syndicated loan transactions to fund Saudi Arabia’s economic overhaul, including a recent US$1 billion syndicated loan to support regional growth and diversification efforts.
The bank is publicly traded under ticker 1180.SR and is majority-owned by the Saudi government through its Public Investment Fund and the General Organization for Social Insurance. SNB’s robust balance sheet, diverse product offerings, strategic acquisitions, and partnerships position it as a leading financial institution facilitating trade, capital flows, and development within Saudi Arabia and beyond.