Compliance Status
Not Halal
Screened on Oct 18, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21
Non-Compliant
Is Banco Santander, S.A. (SAN) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Banco Santander, S.A. has involvement in prohibited business activities with a compliance score of 0/100 (Grade: F).
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HalalScreener rates Banco Santander, S.A. (SAN) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Oct 18, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/SAN
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 SAN
It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.
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SAN: Is Banco Santander, S.A. Halal?
Banco Santander, S.A.
$13.30
-1.19%
Market Cap: 195.8B
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About Banco Santander, S.A.
Banco Santander, S.A. operates as a global financial institution, delivering a comprehensive suite of retail and commercial banking products and services. It caters to a diverse clientele, including individual consumers, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and major corporations across the world. The bank's extensive offerings encompass various deposit options, such as checking, savings, and fixed-term accounts. Its lending solutions span mortgages, consumer finance, syndicated corporate loans, and structured financing. Additionally, Santander provides critical business services like cash management, export and agency finance, trade and working capital solutions, and corporate finance, alongside a range of insurance products. The institution further specializes in cash, asset, and wealth management, as well as private banking services. Its operations also extend to corporate banking, treasury functions, risk hedging, foreign trade services, confirming, custody, and investment banking. These services are facilitated by its expansive network of 9,879 branches. Established in 1856 and based in Madrid, Spain, the company adopted its current name, Banco Santander, S.A., in June 2007, having previously been known as Banco Santander Central Hispano S.A.
Sector: Financial Services · Industry: Banks - Diversified
Why this does not pass
- Business activity: the company earns from an activity AAOIFI treats as prohibited.
- Interest-bearing debt is 251.1% 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 - Diversified
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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.