Jakarta, 23 June 2025 – PT Bank OCBC NISP Tbk (OCBC), through its Sharia Business Unit (UUS), reinforces its commitment to supporting clients in their financial journeys with the launch of Premier Banking with Sharia Solutions—a comprehensive Islamic banking service designed to accompany clients through every stage of life. This solution enables clients to manage and grow their assets in alignment with Sharia principles, while simultaneously engaging in lasting charitable acts through sustainable waqf (endowments)—for today, and beyond. This latest service was officially introduced during the Sharia Insight & Economic Forum 2025, hosted by OCBC’s UUS on 13 June 2025 at The St. Regis Hotel, Jakarta.
With the rising potential of Indonesia’s Islamic economy and the growing demand for sophisticated Sharia financial services, OCBC’s UUS aims to simplify wealth management for clients—while also enabling them to give back through structured waqf contributions. Partnering with trusted institutions in waqf distribution and management, OCBC ensures that each contribution delivers a tangible, sustainable impact for the wider community. In doing so, OCBC Premier Banking clients are empowered to grow their assets while participating in long-term acts of social good.
Mahendra Koesumawardhana, Head of OCBC’s Sharia Business Unit, stated “We believe that the pursuit of financial growth can—and should—go hand in hand with social and spiritual contributions. Through OCBC Premier Banking with Sharia Solutions, we empower clients to grow their wealth while gaining the spiritual benefit of waqf, at no additional cost. Waqf, as a form of sadaqah jariyah, is a continuous charity whose rewards last long after we’re gone.”
What makes waqf unique is its enduring impact—the rewards continue for as long as the benefits of the asset are felt by society. With this approach, OCBC aims to transform clients’ financial activities into a source of long-term good—not only for personal growth, but also for broader sustainability in both this life and the hereafter. Current waqf initiatives support the development of educational infrastructure and clean water facilities, ensuring real, lasting contributions to communities in need.
OCBC’s Sharia Business Unit reported positive growth throughout 2024, with assets increasing 20% YoY to IDR 11 trillion and net profit reaching IDR 82.2 billion. The introduction of Premier Banking with Sharia Solutions is expected to further strengthen the Bank’s Sharia performance in the years to come.
Anchored by the philosophy “Ikhtiar Are Borderless for Now and the Hereafter,” OCBC provides a holistic approach built on three pillars: Sharia Integrated Financial Privileges, Sharia Lifestyle Privileges, and Sharia Spiritual Privileges. This exclusive service is currently available at OCBC’s Sharia Branch Offices (KCS) and Sharia Service Offices (KLS) in Jakarta, Bandung, and Surabaya—and will soon expand to other cities across Indonesia to reach more clients and deliver an outstanding Sharia banking experience. Clients can also independently manage their Sharia portfolios through the OCBC Mobile app.
Sharia Integrated Financial Privileges
Clients receive access to dedicated Sharia Financial Advisory services tailored to Islamic financial principles. This includes wealth planning, investments, protection, and retirement planning.
Using the HEART Principle—Help each other, Establish healthy cash flow & debt, Asset growth, Risk management & contingencies, The hereafter—OCBC offers a comprehensive approach across all life stages to help clients pursue asset growth in line with their values.
Additionally, OCBC Sharia accounts support 12 currencies (IDR, USD, AUD, SGD, JPY, EUR, HKD, CHF, NZD, CAD, GBP, CNH) that can be managed seamlessly within a single account.
Sharia Lifestyle Privileges
Beyond financial services, OCBC offers elevated lifestyle experiences through its Benefit Beyond Banking program. Clients enjoy privileges such as airport transfer services, medical check-ups, exclusive access to Islamic community events, networking with inspiring Muslim leaders, and niche Islamic hobbies like horseback riding and archery. Support is also available for halal certification services for clients’ businesses.
Sharia Spiritual Privileges
OCBC supports the spiritual aspirations of its clients by facilitating direct waqf contributions through trusted partners, inheritance and tax consultations (including zakat as a tax deduction), and easier access to Hajj Furoda and Special Hajj quotas.
Types of Waqf Available
About OCBC
PT Bank OCBC NISP Tbk (OCBC) was established in Bandung in 1941 under the name Nederlandsch Indische Spaar en Deposito Bank. Over its 84 years of journey, the Bank has undergone several name changes, from 'Bank NISP' to 'Bank OCBC NISP', and 'OCBC' on November 14, 2023. As of March 31, 2025, OCBC serves customers through 205 office networks in 54 cities in Indonesia. Furthermore, customers could conduct transaction through the Bank's 529 ATM, more than 90,000 ATM networks in Indonesia, and connected to more than 580 OCBC Group ATM networks in Singapore and Malaysia. OCBC also serves customers through various digital channels, including mobile banking and internet banking – both for individuals and corporations. OCBC is one of the banks with the highest credit ratings in Indonesia, namely AAA(idn)/stable from PT Fitch Ratings Indonesia.
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