How to open a bank account in Emirates NBD PJSC
Cross reference about the bank
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- the leading bank in the region;
- the bank opens savings (deposit) and business accounts;
- the bank only opens accounts to local companies: LLC, Free Zone Company, some UAE offshore companies; personal accounts for residents and non-residents;
- the bank does not open accounts for non-Emirati companies;
- the bank works with USD, AED, EUR, GBP, CNY;
- minimum average monthly account balance – from AED 200 000 (~ USD 54 450) to AED 500 000 (~ USD 136 125) – depending on tariff;
- the account signatory / beneficial owner must visit the UAE for account opening;
- USD payments are possible;
- the bank issues bank cards;
- pre-approval procedure: a positive answer means that the account is most likely to be opened;
- 5 any transactions per month are free of charge, each subsequent transaction – AED 20 (~ USD 5,5)*;
- account maintenance fee is charged in case the minimum balance decreases and is 250 AED* (~ USD 68) per month;
- online 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
239
Global rating
1
Countrywide rating
—
Countrywide rating of the head bank
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Global rating of the head bank
Year of foundation
2007
History
Emirate NBD was formed in October 2007 following the merger of Emirates Bank International (EBI) and National Bank of Dubai (NBD) and immediately became the largest (in terms of assets) Gulf bank with total market capitalization of USD 11.3 billion. And retains this status to date. The bank operates in the UAE, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Kingdom, Singapore, and Jersey, and has representative offices in India and Iran
Personnel
There are English-speaking staff
Bank’s shareholders
Investment Corporation of Dubai (UAE) – 55,64%; Public – 44,36%
Confidentiality
Judicial Cooperation Agreement with Russia is signed; Double Taxation Agreement with Russia is signed; AML legislation is strictly observed
- Minimum requirements
50 000
Minimum balance, €
No restrictions
Transactions permitted per month
50 000
Initial deposit of funds, €
0
Deadline for the initial deposit, month
Minimum balance, €
Minimum average monthly account balance – from AED 200 000 (~ USD 54 450) to AED 500 000 (~ USD 136 125) – depending on tariff
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
5
Outcoming transfer, €
5
Incoming transfer, €
0
Account maintenance, €/year
No restrictions
Payment limit for credit cards, €/day
Outcoming transfer, €
5 any transactions per month are free of charge, each subsequent transaction – AED 20 (~ USD 5,5)
Incoming transfer, €
5 any transactions per month are free of charge, each subsequent transaction – AED 20 (~ USD 5,5)
Account maintenance, €/year
Account maintenance fee is charged in case the minimum balance decreases and is 250 AED (~ USD 68) per month
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
VISA, MasterCard
- 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 account signatory / 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
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1
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