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It operates more than 20 branches across Syrian governorates.","source_type":"1p_website","source_label":"Brand's website","source_url":"https://bso.com.sy","updated_at":"2026-11-08T02:22:40.004665+00:00"}]},{"header":"Identity","sections":[{"key":"leadership","label":"Founders & leadership","shape":"text","content":"The board is chaired by Iyad Baitanjaneh, with Fahd Tefenkji as vice chair. Other listed board members include Nada Sheikh Dib, George Shdid, Samer Diyyeh, Ahmad Rahif Al-Atassi, Wasan Al-Taji, Zuhair Baalbakki, and Omar Rateb Al-Shallah. General management includes department heads for international relations, retail banking, risk management, credit, information technology, treasury and remittances, commercial services, corporate banking in the governorates, compliance, accounting, human resources, operations, administrative affairs, and internal audit.","source_type":"1p_website","source_label":"Brand's website","source_url":"https://bso.com.sy","updated_at":"2026-11-08T02:22:40.004665+00:00"},{"key":"website","label":"Website","shape":"text","content":"https://bso.com.sy","source_type":"1p_website","source_label":"Brand's website","source_url":"https://bso.com.sy","updated_at":"2026-11-08T02:22:40.004665+00:00"},{"key":"founded","label":"Founded","shape":"text","content":"2003","source_type":"1p_website","source_label":"Brand's website","source_url":"https://bso.com.sy","updated_at":"2026-11-08T02:22:40.004665+00:00"},{"key":"headquarters","label":"Headquarters","shape":"text","content":"Damascus, Syria","source_type":"1p_website","source_label":"Brand's website","source_url":"https://bso.com.sy","updated_at":"2026-11-08T02:22:40.004665+00:00"}]},{"header":"Offerings","sections":[{"key":"problem_solved","label":"Problem solved","shape":"text","content":"Provides banking and financial services for saving, borrowing, payments, money transfers, trade finance, corporate finance, account management, and access to banking services through branches and digital channels.","source_type":"1p_website","source_label":"Brand's website","source_url":"https://bso.com.sy","updated_at":"2026-11-08T02:22:40.004665+00:00"},{"key":"core_capabilities","label":"Core capabilities","shape":"text","content":"Accepting deposits in Syrian pounds and foreign currencies\nProviding loans and commercial facilities\nDomestic and international trade banking and financing\nDocumentary credits, export collection, guarantees, and export undertakings\nCommercial finance\nPayroll domiciliation\nIssuing local payment cards and ATM services\nElectronic and mobile banking","source_type":"1p_website","source_label":"Brand's website","source_url":"https://bso.com.sy","updated_at":"2026-11-08T02:22:40.004665+00:00"},{"key":"products","label":"Products / SKUs","shape":"text","content":"Current and savings accounts\nTerm deposits\nLoans and commercial facilities\nLocal payment cards\nATM cards and services\neAccount\neBSO internet banking\nMobile banking application","source_type":"1p_website","source_label":"Brand's website","source_url":"https://bso.com.sy","updated_at":"2026-11-08T02:22:40.004665+00:00"},{"key":"pricing","label":"Pricing","shape":"text","content":"The website states that internet and mobile banking subscription is free. The minimum amount stated for opening a Syrian-pound current account is 25,000 Syrian pounds. Other interest rates and commissions are published separately by the bank.","source_type":"1p_website","source_label":"Brand's website","source_url":"https://bso.com.sy","updated_at":"2026-11-08T02:22:40.004665+00:00"}]},{"header":"Audience","sections":[{"key":"target_industry","label":"Target industry","shape":"text","content":"Banking and financial services","source_type":"1p_website","source_label":"Brand's website","source_url":"https://bso.com.sy","updated_at":"2026-11-08T02:22:40.004665+00:00"},{"key":"customer_base","label":"Customer base","shape":"text","content":"Individuals, companies, institutions, depositors, borrowers, businesses engaged in domestic or international trade, and customers using payment and digital-banking services.","source_type":"1p_website","source_label":"Brand's website","source_url":"https://bso.com.sy","updated_at":"2026-11-08T02:22:40.004665+00:00"},{"key":"icp","label":"Ideal customer profile","shape":"text","content":"Individuals and organizations in Syria needing deposit accounts, lending, trade finance, payment cards, remittances, bill payments, corporate banking, or digital banking services.","source_type":"1p_website","source_label":"Brand's website","source_url":"https://bso.com.sy","updated_at":"2026-11-08T02:22:40.004665+00:00"},{"key":"use_cases","label":"Use cases","shape":"text","content":"Opening and managing bank accounts online\nChecking balances and detailed account statements\nTransferring funds between accounts\nPaying bills, fees, taxes, fines, and university charges\nMaking purchases through point-of-sale terminals\nWithdrawing cash through ATMs\nApplying for or managing ATM cards\nSending and receiving money transfers","source_type":"1p_website","source_label":"Brand's website","source_url":"https://bso.com.sy","updated_at":"2026-11-08T02:22:40.004665+00:00"},{"key":"customer_outcomes","label":"Customer outcomes","shape":"text","content":"Access to more than 20 branches across Syrian governorates\nAbility to perform banking operations through internet and mobile banking\nAccess to electronic account opening without visiting a branch\nConvenient payments through cards, point-of-sale terminals, e-Cash, and digital channels\nAccess to deposits, loans, commercial facilities, and trade-finance services\nElectronic verification of selected official bank documents","source_type":"1p_website","source_label":"Brand's website","source_url":"https://bso.com.sy","updated_at":"2026-11-08T02:22:40.004665+00:00"}]}],"last_refreshed_at":"2026-11-08T02:22:40.011208+00:00","last_changed_at":"2026-11-08T02:22:40.016567+00:00","claim_url":"https://app.optimly.ai/sign-up?claim=4c84963f-307a-44b1-a724-2e618391c6c0"}