Current Account in the UAE

Cheque book facility

Free Debit card

Flexibility of opening an account in a foreign currency

Current Account

Digital Account Opening

At a glance

A world of features and benefits open to you

60-second transfers with DirectRemit

Up to AED 4,000 savings on debit card deals

No account opening fees

Key features

Available in AED
Free debit card
Cheque book facility
Quick account opening process
Up to 10 free teller transactions a month (based on your banking package)
Salaried, non-salaried and self-employed individuals can apply
A minimum salary transfer of AED 5,000 for payroll customers or a minimum balance of AED 3,000 for non-salaried customers

Key Facts Statement (KFS) for individuals

Key Facts Statement (KFS) for sole proprietorship

Fees and charges

Terms and conditions

Benefits of banking with Emirates NBD

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Beyond Package

Minimum Salary

Current account: AED 15,000 to AED 49,999
Savings account: AED 100,000

Cards

Free debit card + 5 supplementary debit cards
Choice of 5 credit cards

Other benefits

Rewards up to AED 5,000 on loans
15 monthly cashback prizes worth AED 2,000
Free unlimited international remittances
Savings up to AED 50,000 with Premium Rewards

Plus Maximizer

Minimum Salary

Current account: AED 5,000 to AED 14,999
Savings account: AED 5,000

Cards

Free debit card + 5 supplementary debit cards
Choice of 5 credit cards

Other benefits

Exciting offers on credit cards
8 free teller transactions per month

Requirements and documents for opening an account

UAE Nationals

Identification
- Original Emirates ID and copy
- Copy of passport
In case of a salary transfer account, we’ll need one of the following documents:
- Copy of Labor Card
- Copy of Employee ID
- Latest salary letter

Expats

Identification
- Original Emirates ID and copy
- Copy of passport
In case of a salary transfer account, we’ll need one of the following documents:
- Salary transfer letter (not more than 30 days from date of issue for non-government companies. For government companies, validity as mentioned in the letter.)
- Copy of appointment letter or contract
- Copy of pay slip (less than a month old)
- Statement with previous month’s salary
- For bulk accounts: consolidated letter from HR (with salary of each employee mentioned)
Additional documents
- In some cases, additional documents may be requested in order to proceed with opening an account

Non-residents

Passport and copy with visa page and one of the following documents:
- Utility bill (not more than 3 months old)
- Bank statements (not more than 3 months old, you can print these off Online Banking too)
- Reference letter from a banker in home country confirming the length and nature of your relationship with them (this should be a minimum of 12 months); residential address as per the home country bank records

GCC Nationals

Identification
- Passport and copy or UAE National ID and copy
For current or checking accounts any one of the following documents:
- UAE National ID
- Labour Card and copy
- Work Permit and copy
- Letter from employer
- Copy of recent telephone or electricity bill (not more than 3 months old)
- Tenancy contract in your name

Self-employed (non-individuals)

Passport and Emirates ID copies of all signatories/owners/directors
Trade license if the company is in the UAE
Memorandum of association (MOA)
Board resolution

UAE Nationals

Identification
- Original Emirates ID and copy
- Copy of passport
In case of a salary transfer account, we’ll need one of the following documents:
- Copy of Labor Card
- Copy of Employee ID
- Latest salary letter

Expats

Identification
- Original Emirates ID and copy
- Copy of passport
In case of a salary transfer account, we’ll need one of the following documents:
- Salary transfer letter (not more than 30 days from date of issue for non-government companies. For government companies, validity as mentioned in the letter.)
- Copy of appointment letter or contract
- Copy of pay slip (less than a month old)
- Statement with previous month’s salary
- For bulk accounts: consolidated letter from HR (with salary of each employee mentioned)
Additional documents
- In some cases, additional documents may be requested in order to proceed with opening an account

Non-residents

Passport and copy with visa page and one of the following documents:
- Utility bill (not more than 3 months old)
- Bank statements (not more than 3 months old, you can print these off Online Banking too)
- Reference letter from a banker in home country confirming the length and nature of your relationship with them (this should be a minimum of 12 months); residential address as per the home country bank records

GCC Nationals

Identification
- Passport and copy or UAE National ID and copy
For current or checking accounts any one of the following documents:
- UAE National ID
- Labour Card and copy
- Work Permit and copy
- Letter from employer
- Copy of recent telephone or electricity bill (not more than 3 months old)
- Tenancy contract in your name

Self-employed (non-individuals)

Passport and Emirates ID copies of all signatories/owners/directors
Trade license if the company is in the UAE
Memorandum of association (MOA)
Board resolution

Important links and documents

Key Facts Statement (KFS) for individuals

Key Facts Statement (KFS) for sole proprietorship

Fees and charges

Terms and conditions

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