Searches for banks in Qatar or a Qatar banks name list usually mean a quick, trustworthy roll-call of major institutions plus clarity on who regulates them. This page gives a compact table (domestic, Islamic, and common foreign branches), explains QCB vs Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) at a high level, and links to our Qatar open banking overview—without copying generic "top banks" content.
Sources & disclaimer: Bank names and licenses change (mergers, rebrandings, new entrants). Confirm details with the Qatar Central Bank (QCB). Last reviewed: 2026-03-21. Informational only—not legal or financial advice.
Who regulates banks in Qatar?
For most onshore banking in Qatar, the Qatar Central Bank (QCB) supervises licensed banks and sets prudential rules. That is the default context when people say "banks in Qatar" for everyday accounts, cards, and corporate banking.
The Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) hosts many international financial firms under its own regulatory framework. If you deal with a QFC entity, your relationship may follow QFC rules and dispute processes rather than (or in addition to) typical QCB-supervised retail banking—read your contract and the firm's regulatory disclosures.
Qatar banks — names list (major institutions)
Alphabetical. Profile links go to Open Banking Tracker entries where we have them. Categories are simplified for readability—verify the licensed entity on QCB.
| Bank name | Category | HQ / base | Tracker |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (Qatar branch) | Foreign branch | Doha | Profile |
| Ahli Bank Q.P.S.C. | Domestic | Doha | Profile |
| Arab Bank PLC (Qatar branch) | Foreign branch | Doha | Profile |
| Bank Audi LLC (Qatar) | Foreign branch | Doha | Profile |
| BLOM Bank Qatar LLC | Foreign branch | Doha | Profile |
| BNP Paribas (Doha branch) | Foreign branch | Doha | Profile |
| Citibank N.A. (Qatar branch) | Foreign branch | Doha | Profile |
| Commercial Bank of Qatar (The Commercial Bank P.S.Q.C.) | Domestic | Doha | Profile |
| CQUR Bank LLC | Domestic | Doha | Profile |
| Doha Bank Q.P.S.C. | Domestic | Doha | Profile |
| Dukhan Bank Q.S.C. | Domestic | Doha | Profile |
| HSBC Bank Middle East Limited (Qatar) | Foreign / regional | Doha | Profile |
| Lesha Bank LLC | Domestic | Doha | Profile |
| Mashreqbank (Qatar branch) | Foreign branch | Doha | Profile |
| Masraf Al Rayan | Islamic | Doha | Profile |
| Qatar International Islamic Bank Q.S.C. | Islamic | Doha | Profile |
| Qatar Islamic Bank Q.S.C. (QIB) | Islamic | Doha | Profile |
| Qatar National Bank Q.P.S.C. (QNB) | Domestic | Doha | Profile |
| Standard Chartered Bank (Qatar branch) | Foreign branch | Doha | Profile |
| United Bank Limited (Doha branch) | Foreign branch | Doha | Profile |
Open banking and APIs in Qatar
Qatar's strategy treats open banking and API platforms as part of wider fintech development under QCB leadership. Coverage in aggregators and public developer portals varies by bank and product; our provider pages reflect what we track, not every internal API.
Read: Qatar open banking — framework overview, regulator, and references.
Frequently asked questions
The Qatar Central Bank (QCB) is the primary regulator for banking in Qatar. For authoritative institution names, licensing, and regulatory status, use official QCB materials on qcb.gov.qa rather than third-party lists alone. This page summarizes major banks for quick reference and is not a complete regulatory register.