Jumhouria Bank
Libya's Largest Branch Network - The "Friend" Bank
1907 / 1970
170 Nationwide
23.7% (2nd Largest)
5,001-10,000
Jumhouria Bank operates Libya's most extensive branch network with 170 branches nationwide, reaching "on top of mountains, across plains, in rural areas, cities and villages." Originally established in 1907 as Banco di Roma, the bank was renamed Barclays Bank in 1943 before nationalization in 1970 created Jumhouria Bank.
The 2008 merger with Umma Bank created Libya's second-largest bank by assets with 23.7% of the banking sector's total assets as of Q3 2024. As a state-owned institution serving 300,000+ clients, Jumhouria positions itself as the "Friend" Bank and "strategic partner for all projects including infrastructure and mega industrial projects."
Contact Information
1 Omar Al-Mukhtar Street
Tripoli, Libya
JAMBLYLT
Banking Services
Corporate Accounts
Full-service corporate banking including business accounts, cash management, and treasury services for companies of all sizes.
Trade Finance
Letters of credit, documentary collections, and international trade financing through worldwide correspondent banking network.
Salary Processing
Efficient payroll management and salary disbursement services for businesses and government entities.
Infrastructure Financing
Strategic partner for infrastructure and mega industrial projects throughout Libya's reconstruction and development.
Islamic Banking
Sharia-compliant products and services. Pioneer of Libya's Islamic banking with first Islamic branch in 2013.
Retail Banking
Personal accounts, savings, loans, and consumer banking services across all 170 branches.
Digital Banking Solutions
Masrifi Plus Mobile App
Modern mobile banking application providing 24/7 access to banking services:
- Balance inquiries
- Fund transfers
- Bill payments
- Account management
- Transaction history
ATM Network
Extensive ATM coverage across Libya providing cash withdrawal, balance inquiry, and other self-service banking options.
Islamic Banking Pioneer
First Islamic Branch in Libya
Fashloum Branch became Libya's first Islamic banking branch in 2013, pioneering Sharia-compliant financial services in the country.
Sharia-Compliant Products
- Islamic current accounts
- Murabaha financing
- Islamic investment products
- Profit-sharing arrangements
- Interest-free banking solutions
Market Leadership
Branches Nationwide
Most extensive network in Libya
Market Share by Assets
Second-largest bank (Q3 2024)
Clients Served
Individuals and businesses
Approximate Market Share
Leading retail banking presence
Part of Libya's "Big Four"
Jumhouria Bank is one of four major banks controlling 65.9% of Libya's banking sector assets, providing critical financial infrastructure for the nation's economy.
Over a Century of Banking Heritage
1907
Established as Banco di Roma, beginning operations in Libya under Italian administration
1943
Renamed Barclays Bank following Allied occupation during World War II
1970
Nationalized and renamed Jumhouria Bank, becoming a state-owned Libyan institution
2008
Merger with Umma Bank created Libya's second-largest bank with capital of 20 billion LYD
2013
Fashloum Branch becomes Libya's first Islamic banking branch, pioneering Sharia-compliant services
2024
Operates 170 branches with 23.7% market share and extensive digital banking capabilities
International Banking Network
Worldwide Correspondent Banking
Jumhouria Bank maintains correspondent banking relationships worldwide through SWIFT code JAMBLYLT, facilitating:
- International wire transfers
- Foreign currency exchange
- Trade finance documentation
- Letters of credit processing
- International payment settlements
- Cross-border transactions
Libya's Most Accessible Banking Network
170 branches reaching every corner of Libya - from mountains to villages