Al-Kharaj: Journal of Islamic Economic and Business
Vol. 8 No. 3 (2026): Vol. 8 No. 2 (2026): All articles in this issue include authors from 3 countrie

The Role Of Trust And Transparency In Forming Shariah Bank Customer Loyalty

Nurhayati (Universitas Islam Negeri Sultan Syarif Kasim Riau)



Article Info

Publish Date
02 Jul 2026

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to analyze the role of trust and transparency in shaping Sharia bank customer loyalty. The method used is a literature review, examining various scientific sources, including journals, books, and publications relevant to the research topic. The data used is secondary data, analyzed descriptively and qualitatively through a process of reduction, presentation, and conclusion drawing. The results indicate that trust is a fundamental factor influencing customer loyalty because it reflects customer confidence in the integrity, security, and compliance of bank operations with Sharia principles. Meanwhile, transparency plays a crucial role in building and strengthening trust through information disclosure, clear contracts, and honest and accountable communication. Good transparency can increase customer understanding and comfort, thus encouraging the formation of long-term relationships. Trust and transparency are interconnected and simultaneously influence customer loyalty. Transparency is the foundation for building trust, while trust strengthens loyalty by increasing customer commitment and retention. However, challenges remain in its implementation, such as a lack of information transparency and suboptimal levels of customer trust. Therefore, integrating trust and transparency is key to increasing customer loyalty in Islamic banks. Therefore, a sustainable strategy is needed to improve both aspects to support the development of the Islamic banking industry.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

alkharaj

Publisher

Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

Al-Kharaj, Journal of Islamic Economic and Business is peer-reviewed journal published by program studi ekonomi syariah , Institut Agama Islam Negeri (IAIN) Palopo. Al-Kharaj focus on the research of Islamic Economic and Business. The aims of this journal is to explore and develop economic related ...