Compliance Status
Not Halal
Screened on Oct 13, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21
Non-Compliant
Is Banc of California, Inc. (BANC) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Banc of California, Inc. has involvement in prohibited business activities with a compliance score of 0/100 (Grade: F).
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HalalScreener rates Banc of California, Inc. (BANC) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Oct 13, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/BANC
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 BANC
It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.
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Banc of California, Inc.
$17.18
Market Cap: 2.7B
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About Banc of California, Inc.
Banc of California, Inc. is a financial holding company that, through its subsidiary Banc of California, National Association, delivers a full spectrum of banking products and services across the United States. The company's offerings encompass a variety of deposit solutions, including checking, savings, money market, and retirement accounts, alongside both interest-bearing and non-interest-bearing demand accounts, and certificates of deposit. Banc of California also provides diverse commercial and consumer lending options. Its commercial credit facilities include commercial and industrial loans, financing for commercial real estate and multifamily properties, construction loans, warehouse lending, and Small Business Administration (SBA) loans. For individual clients, available products feature single-family residential mortgages, home equity lines of credit (HELOCs), indirect/direct leveraged lending, and various other consumer loan types. In addition to core banking, the institution offers a range of supplementary financial services such as automated bill payment, comprehensive cash and treasury management, foreign exchange, various card payment solutions, remote and mobile deposit capture, automated clearing house (ACH) origination, wire transfers, direct deposit, and internet banking. Further services extend to master demand accounts, interest rate swaps, and secure safe deposit boxes. The company strategically invests in a diverse portfolio, including collateralized loan obligations (CLOs), agency securities, municipal bonds, agency residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS), and corporate debt instruments. As of December 31, 2020, Banc of California maintained a physical presence with 29 full-service branches located throughout Southern California. Established in 1941 and headquartered in Santa Ana, California, the company rebranded to Banc of California, Inc. in July 2013, having previously been known as First PacTrust Bancorp, Inc.
Sector: Financial Services · Industry: Banks - Regional
Why this does not pass
- Business activity: the company earns from an activity AAOIFI treats as prohibited.
- Interest-bearing debt is 92.4% 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 - Regional
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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.