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Circular to Islamic Banks No. 10-5-6110
The Central Bank of Jordan reduces the mandatory cash reserve for current and demand deposits held by Islamic Banks from 6% to 4%. This adjustment applies to reserve requirements for the period from April 2026 through December 2026.
CENTRAL BANK OF JORDAN
البنك المركزي الأردني
No.: 611/5/10 Date: 20 / 10 / 1447 AH Corresponding to: 8 / 4 / 2026 AD
Circular to Islamic Banks
Greetings,
Further to our circular No. (11975/5/10) dated 20 / 7 / 2025, please be informed that it has been decided to reduce the mandatory cash reserve by two percentage points on current and demand deposits, to become (4%) instead of (6%), effective from the reserve requirements for the month of 4 / 2026 until 12 / 2026.
Please accept our highest regards,
Governor Dr. Adel Al-Sharkas
Phone: 0096264630301 Fax: 0096264638889 Email: info@cbj.gov.jo Website: www.cbj.gov.jo Central Bank of Jordan P.O. Box (37) Amman, 11118 Jordan