Things required to open bank account for (UAE Resident)

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Member since 23 November 2017

xXCherryXxActive member08 September 2019 00:47:19

Hi!

I'm an UAE resident and i would like to open a bank account. What are the things i would need to bring with me to the bank? And do you guys have any bank recommendations for me? I'm still pretty new in the country so there's a lot of things i'm not sure yet. Thanks!

Rajadubai2000 Member

Member since 26 August 2019

Rajadubai2000Member08 September 2019 03:16:28

Hi Cherry,

First decide which account you would like to open, Current account (or)Saving account

Please carry the following documents

1) Emirates ID
2) Original passport
3) Passport copy
4) Visa page copy
5) NOC from sponsor to open a bank account (Husband sponsor visa, get a NOC letter from Husband)

Regards,

CreativeBond007 New member

Member since 29 August 2019

CreativeBond007New member08 September 2019 04:46:56

which bank is good ??
Suggestions please

XTang Bahrain/UAE/Saudi Arabia Expert

Member since 22 April 2014

XTangBahrain/UAE/Saudi Arabia Expert08 September 2019 07:50:04

11800

Pretty much all are the same - bad service everywhere.

Depends on your needs really. I prefer the multinational banks like HSBC as I can link my accounts in different countries.

xXCherryXx Active member

Member since 23 November 2017

xXCherryXxActive member09 September 2019 00:24:14

Rajadubai2000 wrote:
Hi Cherry,

First decide which account you would like to open, Current account (or)Saving account

Please carry the following documents

1) Emirates ID
2) Original passport
3) Passport copy
4) Visa page copy
5) NOC from sponsor to open a bank account (Husband sponsor visa, get a NOC letter from Husband)

Regards,

Hi Raja,
Thanks for the reply. I'm working here too in Dubai so that means i do not need #5 NOC Letter, right? I have taken note of the 4 things to bring, thanks.

I'll have to think about the current account or saving account.. Do you have any suggestions for which is the best for Current and Saving account?

Thank you.

Rajadubai2000 Member

Member since 26 August 2019

Rajadubai2000Member09 September 2019 04:00:05

Hi Cherry,

If you need Cheque book then you need to open Current account
Many bank will allow you to open current account if you transfer your salary to that current account.
Salary transfer current account need a salary transfer certificate from your current employer.

If you dont need cheque book then you can open Saving account.
Also note that you need to keep minimum balance in the saving account .
For saving account you dont need any NOC

Regards,

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