State Bank of Puntland
The State Bank of Puntland is the central bank of the Government of Puntland, an autonomous state of Somalia, and was established in 1998. The bank operates nine branches across the regions and is owned and regulated by the Puntland Ministry of Finance.
Its headquarters located in the capital city of Garowe and commercial city Bosaso. As of 2025 the Governor of the bank is Abdirisak Warsame Serar.
History
The State Bank of Puntland was establishment in 1998, and has since served as the backbone of Puntland’s financial system, driving economic growth and ensuring financial stability throughout the region. Headquartered in Garoowe, with nine strategically located branches, including those located in Bosaso, Galkayo and Qardho, SBP has expanding its financial services.By 2025, the company employed around 200 staff members, including 90 at its headquarters. The bank is governed by Abdirisak Warsame Serar, with the General Director being Khadar Ugaas Abdi.
Regulation
The bank relies on the financial regulations and legislation of the Federal Government of Somalia, as they don't currently have their own regulations in place. However, the bank is in the process of drafting a number of pieces of legislation, including Bank Licensing Regulation, AML regulation, Mobile Money Regulation and the Telecommunications Services Law.Currency
Puntland Government remains distinct from the Federal Government of Somalia in terms of currency and no longer uses the Somali shilling, having discontinued its use in 2021. Both the bank and the Puntland state as a whole now rely on the US dollar.President of Puntland, Said Abdullahi Deni, announced plans to introduce the region's own currency in the future.