Verified List of Banks in Afghanistan (2026 Update)

Below you'll find 11 verified banks operating in Afghanistan. Each listing has been manually cross-referenced against official sources as part of Bankinfobook's 2026 data audit, covering institutions based in and around Kabul.

Average inflation is estimated at approximately 4.80%, a useful benchmark for currency and purchasing-power stability in the region. Afghanistan has a population of approximately 45,000,000, offering scale context for its 11 listed banking institutions. Afghanistan holds 21.87 tonnes of gold reserves, a hard-asset buffer factored into its broader financial resilience profile. The largest commercial bank operating in Afghanistan is Kabul bank.

Afghanistan's banking sector shows roughly 72.7% direct SWIFT/BIC connectivity, corresponding to a 'Gated' classification under the Bankinfobook Financial Connectivity Index.