Compliance Status
Not Halal
Screened on Oct 14, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21
Non-Compliant
Is Banco BBVA Argentina S.A. (BBAR) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Banco BBVA Argentina S.A. has involvement in prohibited business activities with a compliance score of 0/100 (Grade: F).
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HalalScreener rates Banco BBVA Argentina S.A. (BBAR) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Oct 14, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/BBAR
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 BBAR
It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.
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BBAR: Is Banco BBVA Argentina S.A. Halal?
Banco BBVA Argentina S.A.
$12.78
Market Cap: 2.6B
Screened on a market cap of 3.9T
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About Banco BBVA Argentina S.A.
Banco BBVA Argentina S.A. operates as a financial services provider in Argentina, extending a comprehensive suite of banking products and solutions to both individual and corporate clients. Its retail division offers individual customers a variety of services, including current and savings accounts, time deposits, credit cards, personal and secured loans, home mortgages, insurance, and investment products. For small and medium-sized companies, the bank provides financing options, factoring, checking accounts, term deposits, transactional and payroll services, insurance, and investment opportunities. Additionally, the institution delivers corporate and investment banking expertise to large corporations and multinational firms operating in Argentina, encompassing global transaction management, capital markets solutions (such as risk management and securities brokerage), long-term financing (including project finance and syndicated loans), and corporate finance advisory services like mergers and acquisitions and capital markets guidance. As of December 31, 2021, its operational network comprised 243 traditional branches, 15 in-company branches, 7 point-of-sale outlets, 2 express support locations, 884 automated teller machines (ATMs), and 854 self-service terminals, alongside its digital mobile and internet banking platforms. Founded in 1886 and headquartered in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the company was formerly known as BBVA Banco Francés S.A. before rebranding to Banco BBVA Argentina S.A. in July 2019.
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 38.6% 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.
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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.