Compliance Status
Not Halal
Screened on Oct 15, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21
Non-Compliant
Is Banco Santander-Chile (BSAC) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Banco Santander-Chile has involvement in prohibited business activities with a compliance score of 0/100 (Grade: F).
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HalalScreener rates Banco Santander-Chile (BSAC) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Oct 15, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/BSAC
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 BSAC
It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.
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BSAC: Is Banco Santander-Chile Halal?
Banco Santander-Chile
$32.70
Market Cap: 15.4B
Screened on a market cap of 14.9T
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About Banco Santander-Chile
Banco Santander-Chile, along with its affiliated entities, operates as a prominent financial institution in Chile, delivering a comprehensive array of commercial and retail banking solutions. Its business operations are structured into distinct segments: Retail Banking, Middle-Market, Corporate Investment Banking, and internal Corporate Activities. The bank offers a diverse portfolio of financial products, including debit and credit cards, checking accounts, and various savings options. It provides numerous lending solutions, such as consumer, automobile, general commercial, and mortgage loans, some of which are government-guaranteed. Furthermore, the company extends loans denominated in both Chilean pesos and foreign currencies to facilitate various commercial transactions, international trade, foreign currency forward contracts, and credit lines, alongside specialized mortgage financing services. Beyond traditional banking, Banco Santander-Chile provides an extensive suite of additional services. These encompass mutual funds, insurance and securities brokerage, foreign exchange services, financial leasing, factoring, financial consulting and advisory, investment management, foreign trade support, treasury management, and transactional services. It also offers specialized financing for real estate development projects. The institution's offerings further include short-term financing, capital raising, general brokerage, and sophisticated financial instruments such as derivatives, securitization, and other customized financial products. Its broad client base spans individual consumers, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), larger corporations, universities, national government entities, and local and regional administrative bodies. As of December 31, 2021, the bank maintained a robust physical presence, operating 326 branches. This network included 220 under the primary Santander brand, 14 distinguished as Select branches, 7 specialized locations catering to the middle market, and 22 designated as auxiliary and payment centers. These were complemented by 1,338 ATMs, many of which offered deposit functionalities. Banco Santander-Chile was established in 1977 and is headquartered in Santiago, Chile.
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 93.3% 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.