Islamic Current Account

Bank in AED and USD

Minimum balance of AED 3,000 (or equivalent)

Convenient and flexible

Islamic Current Account

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Open an Islamic Current Account with us for a hassle-free ethical banking experience

Save up to AED 4,000 with debit card deals

60-second transfers through DirectRemit

No account opening fees

Key features

The account is based on the principal of ‘Qard Hassan’ with no profit payments
Up to 10 free teller transactions a month (based on your banking package)
Cheque book and debit card for AED accounts
Minimum balance and salary requirement of AED 3,000

Who can apply?

Salaried, non-salaried and self-employed UAE citizens and residents.

Key Facts Statement (KFS)

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Islamic Terms and conditions

Shari'ah compliant

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Innovative solutions.

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Premature closures available (penalty applies)
No partial withdrawals
Free auto-renewal option available

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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

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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 Labour card
- Copy of Employee ID
- Latest salary letter
- Copy of employment visa page from passport

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 payslip (less than months old)
- Statement with previous month’s salary
- For bulk accounts: consolidated letter from HR (with salary of each employee mentioned)

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, and 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 of the customer as per the 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 copy and EIDA copy of all signatories/owners/director
Trade license if the company incorporated 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 Labour card
- Copy of Employee ID
- Latest salary letter
- Copy of employment visa page from passport

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 payslip (less than months old)
- Statement with previous month’s salary
- For bulk accounts: consolidated letter from HR (with salary of each employee mentioned)

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, and 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 of the customer as per the 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 copy and EIDA copy of all signatories/owners/director
Trade license if the company incorporated in the UAE
Memorandum of association (MOA)
Board resolution

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