The bank has sent a message to its branches informing them about its decision not to accept donations for Palestine. The bank sent this circular on Nov 3, 2023.
This policy of the BAFL has baffled account holders of the bank and they have taken the matter to social media to mop up public support.
In its circular, BAFL said, “With immediate effect, Al BAFL branches are advised not to accept any donation funds in favor of the following accounts: Embassy of the State of Palestine. The bank has also mentioned the account numbers of Palestine’s Embassy in Pakistan.
An account holder has cut into pieces his Bank Al Falah cards, shared them on X network, and said he has filed an application with the bank to close his account. He also appealed to the people to boycott this bank for its pro-Jewish policies.
Meanwhile, famous actress Mishi Khan was shocked to hear about the Bank Al Falah’s decision not to accept donations.
How the bank can discourage donations to Palestine which is going through the deadliest bombing in Gaza? More than 10500 people have been killed in Gaza bombing by Israel.
Boycott Bank Al Falah goes viral as bank refuses to accept donations for Palestine