Saman Bank (, Bank Saman) is a privately owned Iranian bank. It is listed on the Tehran Stock Exchange.[1]
In 2024, Saman Bank was hit by a cyberattack from IRLeaks, which affected 20 of Iran's 29 banks, including the Central Bank of Iran. Politico called it the "worst attack" in Iranian history.[2]
History
This bank started its activities as Credit Institution in September 1999. Subsequently, in August 2002, it received a full banking license and changed its name to Saman Bank. Saman Eqtesad Credit Corporation was established on September 23, 1999 with a share capital of 11 bln Iranian Rials (US$1.4m). It opened its first branch on November 22, 1999. In 2002, Saman was the third private financial institution in post-revolutionary Iran to receive a banking license. In this context, the share capital increased to Rials 220 bln (US$26 mln).
In March 2007, Saman Bank had a paid-sup share capital of Rials 900 bln (US$97 mln). It operated 149 branches across Iran.[3]