Standard Current Account

A checking account that gives you a variety of features and easy access for utmost convenience and flexibility. With the Standard Current Account, you get privileges many others consider premium services.

  • Non-interest-bearing account.
  • Cheque book facility.
  • Free international ATM/debit card.
  • Can be opened in approved foreign currency.
  • Standing order service available.
  • Overdraft facility available by arrangement.
  • Bill payment facilities across a wide range of services.
  • Access to the account through ATMs, phone banking and BankNet.
  • Monthly Statement of account.

Complete Account Opening Form in addition to the following (check where applicable)

For Individual & Joint account (UAE Nationals)

  • Copy of passport(s) and original passport(s) for validation
  • Salary Certificate (in case of salary transfer accounts); in the absence of a Salary Certificate, any one of the following documents may be obtained:
    • Appointment Letter / Contract Copy
    • Pay slip (< 3 month old)
    • Consolidated letter from HR for bulk accounts
    • Most recent statement of account where customer's salary is being transferred

For Individual & Joint account (Residents)

  • Copy of passport(s), including residence visa page; as well as original passport(s) for validation
  • Sponsor's letter of no objection
  • Salary Certificate (in case of salary transfer accounts); in the absence of a Salary Certificate, any one of the following documents may be obtained:
    • Appointment Letter / Contract Copy
    • Pay slip (< 3 month old)
    • Consolidated letter from HR for bulk accounts
    • Most recent statement of account where customer's salary is being transferred

For Individual & Joint account (GCC Nationals)

  • Copy of passport(s) and original passport(s) for validation
  • Telephone/Electricity Bill

For Companies

  • Commercial/Federal registration certificates (wherever applicable)
  • Certificate of commencement of business (for Joint Stock Companies). Not applicable for company under formation.
  • Power of Attorney, if applicable
  • Passport copies of the authorised signatories
  • BOD resolution specifying the titles/designations of officials authorized to open/operate the account and the extent of their authority and the manner to operate the account
  • Memorandum and Articles of Association to ascertain the period of company
  • For 'public shareholding companies' – a list of names and addresses of shareholders where share holdings exceed 5% shall also be submitted.

* Requires pre-approval

** For accounts in AED only