SBP receives unclaimed deposits surrendered by Banks, DFIs

According to Mettis Global, banks and Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) have handed over their unclaimed deposits, covering balances up to December 31, 2025, to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). The report, dated September 1, 2026, says these funds now sit with the central bank. Individuals with outstanding claims can now seek repayment through the SBP.

Eligible claimants can file refund applications for their claims, and the SBP holds the funds needed to settle them. The report does not give the total value of the surrendered deposits, the number of accounts involved or a deadline for applying. Those details are not included in the report, so the figures cannot be confirmed from this story alone.