Established on 19th June 1960, Commercial Bank is the second oldest Bank in Kuwait. From retail banking to mega project finance, CBK is mobilizing its substantial capital base and decades of expertise to assume a cutting edge role in Kuwait economy. The Bank has emerged as a lead financier, arranging a flow of loans to diverse power, construction and notable infrastructure projects in Kuwait.

In 2020, it implemented smart teller and deposit machines equipped with NFC verification technology. The bank contributed $33.5 million to a CBK Fund to support Kuwait’s efforts to fight the pandemic. CEO, Elham Yousry Mahfouz, ranked #16 on Forbes Middle East’s list of the Middle East’s Power Businesswomen 2021.