How to open a bank account in Ajman Bank
Cross reference about the bank
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- the bank is headquartered in Ajman, with branches all over the UAE;
- the first Islamic bank registered in Ajman has received strong support from the emirate’s government, which owns 25% of the bank’s shares;
- the bank opens savings (deposit) and current accounts;
- the bank only opens accounts for local companies: DAFZA, JAFZA, DMCC & Dubai Mainland, personal accounts for residents;
- the bank does not open accounts for non-Emirati companies;
- the bank can open a personal account for non-residents (including those from the Russian Federation) with a large deposit – from USD 500 000;
- account opening time: 1-2 weeks (Mainland), ~ 4 weeks (Free Zone);
- minimum balance for opening an account with Relationship Manager (Priority Banking) AED 500 000 (~ USD 136 000)*;
- for account opening visit of the beneficiary in UAE is required;
- available currencies: AED, USD;
- issue bank cards;
- pre-approval before starting the process of opening an account – a positive answer allows you to say that the account is likely to be opened;
- transfer fee is 80 AED (~ USD 22)*;
- Internet Banking in English
* These fees are indicative and may vary depending on the banking package chosen by the client
Cross rating
2.5/5
Beginning of cooperation
February, 2019
Last contact
November, 2023
Last update
October, 2023
Success based fee
2500 USD
Mohammed
Lead Consultant “cross-border-capital-advisors” UAE Banking
- General information and rating
Not rated
Global rating
Not rated
Countrywide rating
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Countrywide rating of the head bank
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Global rating of the head bank
Year of foundation
2007
History
Founded in 2007. Bank shares were listed on the Dubai Financial Market in 2008. Two branches of the bank were officially opened in Ajman in 2009. The bank now has branches and ATMs throughout the UAE. Its headquarters are located in Ajman
Personnel
The staff speak English
Bank’s shareholders
25% is owned by the Ajman government, other founding shareholders include leading financial institutions and individuals from the UAE. Bank’s shares are listed on the Dubai Financial Market
Confidentiality
Judicial Cooperation Agreement with Russia is signed; Double Taxation Agreement with Russia is signed; AML legislation is strictly observed
- Minimum requirements
124 000
Minimum balance, €
No restrictions
Transactions permitted per month
124 000
Initial deposit of funds, €
0
Deadline for the initial deposit, month
Minimum balance, €
The minimum balance of account is AED 500 000 – AED 1 000 000 for companies and AED 3 000 for personal accounts
Transactions permitted per month
There are no restrictions on the number of transactions
Initial deposit of funds, €
The initial deposit equals the minimum balance
Deadline for the initial deposit, month
The initial deposit is made at the time of opening the account
How fast payments are executed
The payments are executed same day
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- Tariffs and services
22
Outcoming transfer, €
0
Incoming transfer, €
0
Account maintenance, €/year
N/A
Payment limit for credit cards, €/day
Outcoming transfer, €
The fee for transfer is AED 80 (~ USD 22)
Incoming transfer, €
No fees are charged on incoming transfers
Account maintenance, €/year
The account maintenance fee is charged if the account drops below the minimum balance and is AED 25 (~ USD 7)
Distant access to the account
Online banking in English
Financial products
The bank offers a wide range of banking and financial services, including bank accounts for corporate and individual clients, private banking, asset management, investments, and loans
Credit/debit cards
Both credit and debit cards are available
- Account opening procedure
Days to open for incoming transfers
Case by case
Days to open for outcoming transfers
Case by case
References
Not necessary
Purpose of the account
Savings & current
Visit to the bank
The beneficial owner must visit the country for account opening
Required
For a corporate account: completed bank questionnaires for the company and owner; bank statements from the company account for the last 6 months (if the company is new, then bank statements from the owner’s other company account); copies of existing contracts with partners; office lease contract, cash flow chart, ownership structure chart, etc.
For a personal account: proof of identity (passport); proof of address (not older than 3 months); Resident Visa; CV; bank reference letter + bank statements for the last 6 months.
The list is not exhaustive. The bank may request any other documents and information
For a personal account: proof of identity (passport); proof of address (not older than 3 months); Resident Visa; CV; bank reference letter + bank statements for the last 6 months.
The list is not exhaustive. The bank may request any other documents and information
Types of accounts
Savings; Current
Chances to open an account
Predictable
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3.5/5
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The cost of opening an account, $
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2 500
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2 500
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2 500
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2 500
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2 500
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2 500
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB)
2 500
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2 500
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2 500
Mashreqbank
2 500
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2 500
Emirates NBD PJSC
2 500
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