ila Bank, powered by Bank ABC, has been recognised as the ‘Best Consumer Digital Bank in Bahrain’ by the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2025. The award, presented in Dubai, celebrates ila’s success in reimagining retail banking through its digital mobile-only platform.
Mohammed Al Maraj, group head of retail banking at Bank ABC and ila Bank chief executive, said: “It is an honour to win the title of ‘Best Consumer Digital Bank in Bahrain’ by a long-established awards programme like Euromoney. This recognition reinforces our commitment to continue delivering superior digital banking experiences, while promoting further financial inclusion in Bahrain and the wider region.”
He thanked Euromoney, customers, Bank ABC’s board and leadership, and the ila team.
Since its launch in 2019, ila’s banking proposition has aimed to eliminate customer pain points by offering intuitive, seamless digital products and services. The bank’s customer-centric approach has driven significant year-on-year growth through personalised offerings and benefits, fostering customer trust and engagement.
ila Bank is expanding its digital-first banking proposition across the region, aiming to serve underserved markets and redefine consumer banking experiences in Mena. Further expansion plans are underway.
Leveraging innovative technology and data analytics, ila Bank has reshaped conventional and Islamic banking (through alburaq). Its offerings include rapid onboarding, multi-currency accounts, easy payments and transfers, and convenient savings tools like Al Kanz, Hassala, Jamiyah, and a government securities investment solution.
The ‘Best Digital Bank in Bahrain’ award is one of four titles secured by Bank ABC Group at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2025, which acknowledge institutions demonstrating innovation, leadership, and positive impact in the global financial landscape.
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