The Commercial Bank of Kuwait was established by virtue of Amiri Decree No. (5) on 19 June 1960. Ever since, the Commercial Bank has made large strides in the banking industry by implementing the sound corporate governance and adopting sound strategic planning and decision-making by the Bank's management. By offering a mixture of innovative and state-of-the-art banking and investment products to all customer segments, Commercial Bank of Kuwait has achieved remarkable progress and accomplishments.
In recognition of the record financial performance of the Bank across all business areas, international credit rating agencies have upgraded the Bank's rating to become the second highest rated Bank among local banks.
Commercial Bank of Kuwait continues its drive in improving & developing its banking services that suit all segments of society. The Bank introduced " Loan over the phone" service to provide flexible and easy access to CBK loans with a simple call on 888225, the new "Lead Account" tailored to meet the needs of a select group of professionals and the " Interest Advance Payment Deposit".
In another step to serve customers better, customers may now follow up and manage their accounts on the Internet through CBK-Online service or through SMS. As regarding the products recently improved by the Bank, CBK raised the first prize value of "Al Najma Account" up to KD 100,000 and the number of winners at the monthly draw was increased up to 81 winners. CBK further sustains its products & services through the marketing & promotional campaigns such as "Tijari Gold" and other promotions that are recently launched along with the other marketing campaigns & programs which achieved great success.
Commercial Bank of Kuwait operates the second largest domestic branch network comprising 50 branches.
Commercial Bank of Kuwait also plays a vital role in serving its community through the active sponsorship of social events in addition to its publications which aim at reviving the historical Kuwait heritage.
