Compliance Status
Not Halal
Screened on Oct 19, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21
Non-Compliant
Is Bank of America Corporation (BAC) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Bank of America Corporation has involvement in prohibited business activities with a compliance score of 0/100 (Grade: F).
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HalalScreener rates Bank of America Corporation (BAC) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Oct 19, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/BAC
Business activity
Involved in prohibited business activities.
Company debt
Over the limitHow much the company borrows, compared to its total value. AAOIFI allows up to 30%.
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Screened according to AAOIFI Standard 21
What this means for you
Most scholars advise not holding BAC
It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.
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BAC: Is Bank of America Corporation Halal?
Bank of America Corporation
$51.23
-0.91%
Market Cap: 358.2B
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About Bank of America Corporation
Operating globally through its various subsidiaries, Bank of America Corporation offers a comprehensive range of banking and financial products and services. Its extensive clientele includes individual consumers, small and mid-market businesses, institutional investors, large corporations, and government bodies worldwide. The Consumer Banking division provides diverse options such as traditional and money market savings accounts, certificates of deposit, individual retirement accounts (IRAs), and both interest-bearing and non-interest-bearing checking accounts, in addition to investment products. This segment also issues credit and debit cards, originates residential mortgages and home equity loans, and offers direct and indirect financing for needs like automotive purchases, recreational vehicles, and personal loans. Within its Global Wealth & Investment Management segment, the company delivers investment management, brokerage, banking, and trust and retirement solutions. It also crafts tailored wealth management strategies, including specialized asset management services. The Global Banking segment furnishes a broad spectrum of lending products, including commercial loans, leases, commitment facilities, trade finance, and both commercial real estate and asset-based lending. Furthermore, it provides treasury solutions such as cash management, foreign exchange, short-term investment options, and merchant services, alongside working capital management guidance. This segment also engages in debt and equity underwriting, distribution, and advisory services related to mergers and acquisitions. Through its Global Markets segment, Bank of America performs market-making activities, offers financing, and provides securities clearing, settlement, and custody services. It also devises risk management products employing interest rate, equity, credit, currency, and commodity derivatives, as well as foreign exchange, fixed-income, and mortgage-related instruments. As of December 31, 2021, the corporation served approximately 67 million consumer and small business clients. Its widespread infrastructure comprised around 4,200 retail financial centers and approximately 16,000 ATMs, supplemented by digital banking platforms utilized by roughly 41 million active users. Founded in 1784, Bank of America is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Sector: Financial Services · Industry: Banks - Diversified
Why this does not pass
- Business activity: the company earns from an activity AAOIFI treats as prohibited.
- Interest-bearing debt is 94.9% of market cap, over the 30% AAOIFI limit.
- Interest-bearing deposits are over the 30% limit.
- Income from prohibited sources is over the 5% limit.
Screened under AAOIFI Standard 21. The exact figure behind this is part of Pro; the failing check and its limit are always free.
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Business Activity Screen
FailedChecks if the business is involved in prohibited activities (alcohol, gambling, pork, conventional banking, etc.)
- Prohibited industry: Banks - Diversified
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Screened according to AAOIFI Standard 21
Compliance History
Not Halal, unchanged since May 2026.
No status changes recorded since we began tracking.
Tracked since May 2026. Updates automatically on each re-screen.
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Screened according to AAOIFI Standard No. 21 · For informational purposes only. Consult a qualified Islamic finance advisor before investing.
Disclaimer: This screening is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or religious advice. Compliance is evaluated using AAOIFI financial standards (debt, deposits, and prohibited income ratios) and publicly available data. Ethical, political, social, or environmental considerations are outside the scope of this screening. Individual scholars and methodologies may differ. Always consult a qualified Islamic finance advisor before making investment decisions.