In September, Kazakh banks earned 5.6% less than in August – 201.85 billion tenge. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Kursiv Media.
After August's growth, the profit of Kazakh banks declined somewhat in September. Among the profit leaders, some major banks managed to exceed last month's figures, while others' incomes, on the contrary, decreased slightly.
Halyk Bank remains the leader
Halyk Bank remained the leader, earning 79 billion tenge in September, which is 3.6% more than in August. Since the beginning of the year, the bank's profit amounted to 694 billion tenge, which is 4.6% less than the figure for the nine months of last year.
Kaspi Bank in second place
Kaspi Bank's profit in September decreased slightly compared to August – by 5%. Over the month, the bank earned 39.9 billion tenge, and over the nine months – 349.7 billion tenge. Compared to the same period last year, Kaspi Bank's profit for three quarters decreased by 17.3%.
Bank CenterCredit closes the top three
The top three was traditionally closed by Bank CenterCredit, whose profit in September amounted to 18.5 billion tenge, which is approximately 1 billion tenge less than in August. Over the nine months, the bank earned 161 billion tenge – 19% less than in the same period of 2025.
ForteBank returns to fourth place
ForteBank returned to fourth place in terms of monthly profit, earning 12.2 billion tenge. Over the nine months, its profit amounted to 99.6 billion tenge. Year-on-year, the bank lost 30% of its profit. The top five was closed by Otbasy Bank with a profit of 12.2 billion tenge.
Top five most profitable banks in September
- 01Halyk Bank – 79 billion tenge
- 02Kaspi Bank – 39.9 billion tenge
- 03Bank CenterCredit – 18.5 billion tenge
- 04ForteBank – 12.2 billion tenge
- 05Otbasy Bank – 12.2 billion tenge
Citibank Kazakhstan in sixth place
Following the top five, Citibank Kazakhstan again took sixth place. The branch of the American financial corporation, working with large businesses, earned 8.9 billion tenge in September and 78 billion tenge since the beginning of the year.
Bank RBK and Home Credit Bank
Next is Bank RBK with a profit of 5 billion tenge in September and 40 billion tenge since the beginning of the year. In eighth position is Home Credit Bank with a profit of 5 billion tenge for the month and 36 billion tenge since the beginning of the year. The top ten is closed by two foreign banks – ICBC Almaty and VTB.
Bereke Bank suffered a loss
At the same time, the country's tenth-largest bank by assets – Bereke Bank – suffered a loss of 5 billion tenge in September. Its profit for the nine months amounted to 17.6 billion tenge.