| Private bank | |
| Industry | Finance and Insurance |
| Founded | 1998 |
| Headquarters | Baghdad, Iraq |
| Products | Financial Services |
| Website | www.babylonbank-iq.com |
Babylon Bank (ISX: BBAY) is a commercial bank in Iraq. It was established in 1998. The bank has 12 branches in Baghdad, Mosul, Najaf, Karbala and Nasiriyah.
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