Compliance Status
Not Halal
Screened on Oct 15, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21
Non-Compliant
Is Intercorp Financial Services Inc. (IFS) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Intercorp Financial Services Inc. has involvement in prohibited business activities with a compliance score of 0/100 (Grade: F).
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HalalScreener rates Intercorp Financial Services Inc. (IFS) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Oct 15, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/IFS
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 IFS
It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.
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IFS: Is Intercorp Financial Services Inc. Halal?
Intercorp Financial Services Inc.
$54.60
Market Cap: 6.0B
Screened on a market cap of 20.5B
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About Intercorp Financial Services Inc.
Intercorp Financial Services Inc. (IFS) is a Peruvian entity providing a wide array of financial solutions, encompassing banking, insurance, and wealth management, to both individual and corporate clients throughout Peru. The company operates through three primary divisions: Banking, Insurance, and Wealth Management. Its banking segment offers diverse deposit options, such as various transactional and savings accounts, investment accounts, and fixed-term instruments including certificates of deposit and compensation for service time accounts. For retail customers, IFS provides credit cards, mortgages, payroll-deduction loans, general consumer loans, as well as specialized cash, student, and collateralized cash loans. Business clients, from small to large enterprises, benefit from commercial banking services covering corporate financing, commercial real estate, vehicle and equipment loans, cash management, trade finance, and electronic factoring. Additionally, the company manages treasury and institutional banking, along with securitization services. Within its insurance operations, IFS offers annuities, conventional life insurance, and other retail insurance products. The wealth management arm delivers financial advisory services across equities, fixed income, structured products, alternative investments, and managed accounts, complemented by brokerage and investment management offerings. Founded in 1897 and headquartered in Lima, Peru, Intercorp Financial Services Inc. maintained a significant operational network as of December 31, 2021, comprising 189 financial branches and 1,581 ATMs. The company functions as a subsidiary of Intercorp Perú Ltd.
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 68.4% 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.