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You prefer quick, convenient and secure way to perform your banking transactions, so NBK UAE makes it happen. A flexible way to secure your payments via check and enjoy the convenience of an ATM Debit Card for personal accounts. Enjoy simple features for your day-to-day banking needs, no matter your lifestyle.
Who is it for?
To open an NBK Current Account, you must be 18 years old and above.
What Do I Get?
Free Visa debit card
Access to over 650,000 Visa ATM machines globally
Free NBK Online Banking
Checkbook facility – upon approval
Standing order service available
Overdraft facility available by arrangement
What makes it special?
- First free Checkbook
- First free Debit card
How do I get it?
Minimum Initial Deposit: AED 2,500
Documents required for individuals:
- Copy of passport(s) and original passport(s) for validation
- Copy of UAE Emirates ID and original for validation for UAE Residents
- 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)
- Most recent statement of account where customer's salary is being transferred
- FATCA self-declaration Form
Documents required for business accounts:
- Trade/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 authorized 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
- FATCA self-declaration Form
*Additional documents may be required as per Bank policy
Interest Rates
Please refer to the table of fees and charges
FAQs
How can I open an account?
It's easy to start an NBK account. Simply visit any of our branches and speak to one of our Relationship Officers
Am I eligible to request for a checkbook?
Current account holders are eligible for a checkbook subject for approval. First checkbook on account opening is free; on subsequent requests for checkbooks, charges are levied as per schedule of charges.
How can I request for a check book?
Check book can be requested through online banking and through branches.
Are checkbooks available in other currencies other than AED?
No.
Can I open this account in other currencies?
Yes.
How do I close my Account?
You need to visit one of our branches (UAE or International for Non-UAE Residents) to submit the request for closing the account.