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Min Balance to Maintain

AED 0

Minimum Salary

AED 10K

Annual Fee

AED 0

Monthly Fee

AED 0

Overview

  • Joining bonus of AED 2000 is provided
  • AED 25 worth Salaam Points can be earned monthly
  • Free unlimited international transfers
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Overview

  • Joining bonus of AED 2000 is provided
  • AED 25 worth Salaam Points can be earned monthly
  • Free unlimited international transfers
  • Free Debit Card is provided
  • 30% OFF on dining at selected outlets
  • Free cheque book is provided

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Min Balance to Maintain

AED 3K

Minimum Salary

AED 8K

Annual Fee

AED 0

Monthly Fee

AED 0

Relationship Manager

No

Yes

Overview

  • Unlimited Teller transactions for Free
  • Free ADIB Visa Debit Card
  • Free cheque book is provided

Overview

  • Unlimited Teller transactions for Free
  • Free ADIB Visa Debit Card
  • Free cheque book is provided
  • Instant overdraft facility is provided
  • Free e-statements are provided

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Min Balance to Maintain

AED 0

Annual Fee

AED 0

Monthly Fee

AED 0

Relationship Manager

No

Overview

  • Can avail in multiple currencies
  • Get free chequebook
  • Free debit card is provided

Overview

  • Can avail in multiple currencies
  • Get free chequebook
  • Free debit card is provided
  • 24/7 access to the account

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Min Balance to Maintain

AED 3K

Annual Fee

AED 0

Monthly Fee

AED 0

Relationship Manager

No

Yes

Features

  • This account requires pre approval.

Benefits

  • Cheque book facility is available with this account.
  • You can also avail monthly statement with Emirates NBD salary account.
  • There is also overdraft facility with this account.
  • You can also access ATMs in various countries outside the horizon of UAE.
  • Standing order service is available with this account.
  • Bill payment services are available at various branches.
  • You can also avail the services of a relationship manager to provide you with sound financial decisions
  • Avail account in foreign currency
  • Free Debit card is provided
  • Through Direct Remit can transfer funds to India, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Egypt, and the UK for free
  • Easy fund transfer facility
  • Can avail cardless transactions facility

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Min Balance to Maintain

AED 0

Minimum Salary

AED 5K

Yes

Features

  • A minimum balance of AED 3000 is required
  • Personal checking facilities for UAE residents
  • Free online banking and phone banking facility is provided

Features

  • A minimum balance of AED 3000 is required
  • Personal checking facilities for UAE residents
  • Free online banking and phone banking facility is provided
  • Get SMS updates on account information
  • Provided in multiple currencies
  • A minimum salary of AED 5000 is needed

Benefits

  • No minimum balance fees are levied if the salary is transferred
  • Free international debit card is provided
  • Get chequebook for free on AED account
  • Get welcome bonus up to AED 1300

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Min Balance to Maintain

AED 500K

Annual Fee

AED 0

Monthly Fee

AED 0

Relationship Manager

Yes

Yes

Features

  • This account takes care of all your banking needs.
  • This account is offered to UAE nationals and GCC nationals.

Benefits

  • There will be a personal Samba Diamond officer for your service.
  • With luxurious Samba Diamond centres, you can bank in private and peacefully.
  • You can get free access to Samba conference rooms.
  • There are no fees for money transfers, cheque books, safety deposit boxes, international cash withdrawals at ATMs and money transfers through pay cash.
  • You can avail preferential exchange rates for foreign currencies.
  • Exclusive offers at a variety of stores and brands around the world.
  • There are no rewards on this account.

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Min Balance to Maintain

AED 100K

Minimum Salary

AED 15K

Annual Fee

AED 0

Monthly Fee

AED 0

Relationship Manager

No

Yes

Overview

  • Up to AED 2000 is provided as cashback on switching to HSBC
  • No charges on cash withdrawal
  • Free fund transfer to international accounts

Overview

  • Up to AED 2000 is provided as cashback on switching to HSBC
  • No charges on cash withdrawal
  • Free fund transfer to international accounts
  • 50% off on account opening processing fee
  • Avalable in multiple currencies

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Min Balance to Maintain

AED 100K

Annual Fee

AED 0

Monthly Fee

AED 10

Relationship Manager

Yes

Yes

Features

  • This account takes care of all your banking needs.
  • This account is offered to UAE nationals and GCC nationals.

Benefits

  • There will be a personal Samba Gold officer for your service.
  • With luxurious Samba Diamond centres, you can bank in private and peacefully.
  • You can get free access to Samba conference rooms.
  • There is a 50% discount on money transfers, cheque books, safety deposit boxes, international cash withdrawals at ATMs and money transfers through pay cash.
  • You can avail preferential exchange rates for foreign currencies.
  • Exclusive offers at a variety of stores and brands around the world.

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Min Balance to Maintain

AED 0

Annual Fee

AED 0

Monthly Fee

AED 0

Relationship Manager

Yes

Yes

Overview

  • Free cheque book is given
  • Free ATM card is provided
  • Can avail as joint account as well

Overview

  • Free cheque book is given
  • Free ATM card is provided
  • Can avail as joint account as well
  • Free cash withdrawal from ATM
  • Monthly account statement is provided for free
  • Can get access to the account anytime

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Min Balance to Maintain

AED 3K

Annual Fee

AED 0

Monthly Fee

AED 0

Relationship Manager

No

No

Features

  • Avail monthly statement of accounts with this account.
  • Avail cheque book facility with this account.

Benefits

  • Get an international debit card with this account, with many benefits.
  • Avail 24 hour access to your account through ATMs, phone banking, mobile banking and online banking.
  • Avail bill payment facilities across a wide range of services.
  • Get access to the wide network of Emirates NBD.
  • You can also avail personal overdraft, upon personal arrangement with the bank.
  • Avail free life insurance cover of AED 100000, with this account.
  • Avail 24/7 roadside assistance with this account.
  • Avail special offers during, shopping, dining, travel, entertainment, health and lifestyle.

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What is a Current Account in Dubai, UAE

Current accounts are usually opened by business-owners to facilitate the banking needs of their businesses. Also known as a Checking account, it fulfils the business’s need of frequent money transfers to and from the account. While savings accounts are targeted at helping people save money, current accounts help businesses fulfil their transactional requirements.

Why open a Current Account?

If you are a business owner running an organization, then you would be aware of the high number of monetary transactions that happen every day. Whether it is sale or purchase of goods, salary payments or manufacture costs, you will find yourself writing a cheque or handing out cash. A current account is usually designed to help you with such transactions.

Types of Current Accounts

In UAE, banks offer a huge variety of current accounts. Certain banks might offer special accounts for certain businesses. For businesses, current accounts are the backbone of their financial transactions. Hence, it is advisable to look for options before opening an account. Broadly, three types of current accounts are available in UAE:

  • Regular Current Accounts: Most, if not all banks in UAE offer these accounts. With no frills attached, these accounts offer the basic features and services that constitute a current account.
  • Islamic Current Accounts: These accounts are compliant with the Shariah laws of Islamic banking.
  • Premium Current Accounts: If you are willing to maintain a higher balance, then most banks can offer a Premium current account with additional features to suit your specific business needs.

Features of Current Accounts

There are a host of features to be taken into consideration while opening a savings account. Most importantly, you need to align these features offered by different banks to your needs. Some of these features are

  • Usually, there is no interest offered on the funds deposited in current accounts. However, some banks have started offering interest on these accounts.
  • The objective of a current account is to help you run your business efficiently.
  • No restrictions on the number of transactions.
  • Compared to savings accounts, they have a higher requirement of minimum balance to be maintained in the account.
  • Usually, banks allow overdraft facility on current acco

These are some basic features/charges of current accounts in UAE. There are numerous variants available, one suiting the need of each business. Research well before opening an account.

Current Account fees and charges

Some fees and charges associated with current accounts are:

  • Charges for non-maintenance of minimum balance: Usually, current accounts have a requirement of maintaining a certain minimum balance. In case you fail to maintain the same, then charges can be applied.
  • ATM usage charges: Some banks offer a limited number of ATM transactions free of cost, post which charges are applied.
  • Demand draft charges: Most banks charge a small fee for issuing demand drafts or payment orders.
  • Overdraft processing fee: One of the primary benefit of a current account is the facility of availing an overdraft. Some banks charge a nominal fee to set up this facility in your account. Overdraft interest rate must be checked before availing this facility.

Eligibility for Current Account in UAE

Every bank has its own eligibility criteria which needs to be checked individually. However, some basic requirements are as follows:

  • You must be at least 18 years of age to open a current account
  • You must be a UAE-resident to open a current account in UAE.

Documents required for Current Account in UAE

As is the case with eligibility, every bank can have its own requirement of documents to process your account application. Apart from the application form, some basic documents needed are:

  • Original passport for verification along with a copy
  • Copy of the residence visa
  • Emirates ID or a copy of the application
  • Salary Certificate / reference letter (for salaried individuals)
  • Income source proof (for self-employed professionals)
  • Proof of residence

Please refer to the list of documents required by the bank you wish to open your current account with.

Islamic Current Accounts

Most banks also offer current accounts under Islamic laws of banking approved by The Shariah and Supervisory Board. Most banks offer free debit cards, internet banking, phone banking, SMS-banking and mobile banking services. Usually, banks offer Islamic savings accounts in AED, GBP, EURO and USD.

Banks offering Current Accounts

Most banks offer current accounts with a plethora of services. Here is a look at a few of them:

  • HSBC: A premium current account is offered by HSBC called ‘Premier Account’. It has a requirement of a higher balance to be maintained in the account and comes with a host of features like a dedicated RM (Relationship Manager) and a global view of the account.
  • Emirates NBD: A regular current account by Emirates NBD has a low requirement of minimum balance along with the standard features of a current account.
  • Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB): DIB offers a Shariah compliant current account called ‘Al Islami Current Account’. Apart from the regular features of a current account, it offers free bill payment facility, free cheque book, debit card and a relatively low minimum balance requirement.
  • ADIB: ADIB Bank presents the ADIB Current Account, providing you with unparalleled flexibility to apply for cheque books, conveniently pay bills, effortlessly transfer salary funds, and withdraw cash without any charges at over 500 ADIB ATMs throughout the UAE.

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Frequently Asked Questions

⭐ Who can open a Current Account?

A. Anyone who fulfils the eligibility criteria mentioned above, can open a current account.

  • Individuals
  • Sole Proprietors
  • Partnerships
  • Joint Stock organizations
  • Limited Liability organizations

You must contact the bank and understand the eligibility criteria before applying.

⭐ Are there any charges to close my Current Account?

A. Charges can vary with every bank. Most banks charge a nominal fee for account closure of account maintained for less than a year. Please check with the bank.

⭐ Can I open a joint Current Account with my child who is a minor?

A. Most banks do not permit opening a joint current account with a minor. However, you may talk to the bank for options to meet your requirement.

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