Opening Account- Mistake in Arabic Name.

yousf84 wrote:

Asalamalykum,
I just got my Iqama and now i wanted to open Bank Account, I went to Saudi-Hollandi Bank and they told me that my arabic text mentioned on the Iqama is not correct and i should change it , then only they will open account for me.

I wanted to know :

1. Is this issue only for Saudi-Hollandi Bank or for all the banks.?

2.Is it better to get the name change on Iqama, Will it effect other government facilities like applying for a driving license etc  ?

Thanks .

Get it changed as it might cause further issues later on.

yousf84 wrote:

Asalamalykum,
I just got my Iqama and now i wanted to open Bank Account, I went to Saudi-Hollandi Bank and they told me that my arabic text mentioned on the Iqama is not correct and i should change it , then only they will open account for me.

I wanted to know :

1. Is this issue only for Saudi-Hollandi Bank or for all the banks.?

2.Is it better to get the name change on Iqama, Will it effect other government facilities like applying for a driving license etc  ?

Thanks .

I am sure this will happen in all banks. Use the 2nd option

I too strongly suggest to get your name corrected(as mentioned in your passport) in the Iqama instead of going to other banks. Based on Iqama other things are issued ( driving license, mobile connection, rent agreement, bank account, etc) and if the name is correct in your Iqama you won't have any issues elsewhere. You may get your account opened by visiting other banks but its not a good idea.

Max

Thanks all for your advice.
Much appreciated.