The Commercial Bank of Syria is considered one of the largest banking institutions in the country, as it accounts for a large scope of the total banking activity. Its share of the balance sheet of the banking sector is estimated at about 80%, and it accounts for more than 70% of the deposit and lending activity in the local market. The Commercial Bank of Syria was established in accordance with the Legislative Decree No. 913 dated 29 October 1966, and its capital amounted to one hundred and fifty million Syrian pounds when it was established. Pursuant to Legislative Decree No. 35 of 2006 regarding the Commercial Bank of Syria, the bank’s capital was increased to seventy billion Syrian pounds. Since its establishment, the Commercial Bank of Syria has been keen to provide service to the broadest possible segment of society through the largest network of branches and service offices, which is distinguished by its well-studied geographical distribution. The bank's success is attributed to several factors; the most prominent of which is perhaps keeping abreast with modern technologies related to its systems and services through a wide network linking the branches and their service offices. The bank works using modern software systems, used in a large number of international banks, and are constantly being developed.