Compliance Status
Not Halal
Screened on Oct 10, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21
Non-Compliant
Is Private Bancorp of America, Inc. (PBAM) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Private Bancorp of America, Inc. has involvement in prohibited business activities with a compliance score of 0/100 (Grade: F).
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HalalScreener rates Private Bancorp of America, Inc. (PBAM) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Oct 10, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/PBAM
Business activity
Involved in prohibited business activities.
Company debt
Well clear of 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 PBAM
It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.
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Private Bancorp of America, Inc.
$85.25
Market Cap: 488.1M
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About Private Bancorp of America, Inc.
Private Bancorp of America, Inc., acting as the parent company for CalPrivate Bank, offers a comprehensive range of financial products and services tailored for both individual and business customers throughout California. For personal banking needs, the institution provides various deposit accounts, including checking, savings, money market, certificate of deposit, and retirement options. It also extends personal credit lines and term loans. Additional conveniences for individual clients include direct deposit, online banking, ATM and debit card access, credit cards, overdraft protection linked to savings or credit lines, secure safe deposit boxes, and Certificate of Deposit Account Registry Service (CDARS). Its business banking offerings encompass essential checking, savings, and sweep accounts, augmented by numerous corporate solutions. These include advanced treasury management, merchant card services, bill payment, positive pay fraud detection, e-statements, remote deposit capture, wire transfers, electronic payment and collection systems, electronic check acceptance, account reconciliation, cash vault services, and both gift and business credit cards, alongside extensive funds management. The company further provides diverse loan products, such as financing for commercial real estate, Small Business Administration (SBA) initiatives, construction ventures, equipment purchases, and business expansion. Working capital lines of credit and letters of credit are also available. Operational branches are situated in key Californian locations: La Jolla, San Diego, Coronado, Newport Beach, Beverly Hills, El Segundo, Temecula, Mission Valley, and Redlands. Private Bancorp of America, Inc. was founded in 2006 and its corporate headquarters are located in La Jolla, California.
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 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 Aug 2026.
No status changes recorded since we began tracking.
Tracked since Aug 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.