Where can I verify this record?

The authoritative record is published by UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office at https://sanctionslist.fcdo.gov.uk/docs/UK-Sanctions-List.xml. Kleerance indexes this data for search and audit purposes but is not the primary source.

UK-HMTorganizationThe Iran (Sanctions) (Nuclear) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019Asset freezeDirector Disqualification Sanction

Is Ansar Bank on a sanctions list?

Q: Is Ansar Bank on a sanctions list?

Yes. Ansar Bank is currently indexed by Kleerance as appearing on the UK Sanctions List published by UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office. Always verify against the official primary source before taking action.

Yes. Ansar Bank appears on the UK Sanctions List maintained by UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (UK). Listed on 12/31/2020.

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Remarks

Bonyad Taavon Sepah created Ansar Bank to provide financial and credit services to IRGC personnel. Initially, Ansar Bank operated as a credit union and transitioned into a fully fledged bank in mid 2009, upon receiving a license from Iran's Central Bank. Ansar Bank, formerly known as Ansar al Mojahedin, provides financial services to the IRGC. IRGC members received their salaries through Ansar Bank. In addition, Ansar Bank provides special benefits to IRGC personnel, including reduced rates for home furnishings, free or reduced-cost healthcare. — The Director Disqualification Sanction was imposed on 09/04/2025.

Aliases (6)

Ansar al Mojahedin·akaAnsar al-Mojahedin No-Interest Loan Institute·akaAnsar Finance and Credit Fund·akaAnsar Financial and Credit Institute·akaAnsar Saving and Interest Free-Loans Fund·akaBank Ansar·aka

Addresses

Building No. 539, North Pasdaran Avenue, Tehran, 19575 497, Iran

What does inclusion on UK-HMT mean?

Inclusion on the UK Sanctions List, published by the FCDO and enforced by OFSI, means UK persons are required to freeze the listed party's assets and refrain from making funds or economic resources available, under the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018.

This explainer is informational only, is not legal advice, and does not describe the full scope of any restriction. Always verify against the primary source and consult qualified counsel.

Frequently asked

Is Ansar Bank on a sanctions list?: Yes — indexed by Kleerance as appearing on the UK Sanctions List published by UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office. Always confirm against the primary source before acting.
How current is this record?: Kleerance re-checks the source every six hours. This page reflects the most recent ingested version of the list. The publishing authority's listing date on record is 12/31/2020.
Where can I verify this record?: Directly at the publishing authority: https://sanctionslist.fcdo.gov.uk/docs/UK-Sanctions-List.xml.