Marco78

Hi everyone,
I am preparing for the big jump to UAE, I'll be in AD starting from September. For sure I'll need to open a bank account asap. Which bank do yopu think it's the best one if you're looking 4 internet banking facilities and cheap fees on wire transferts from UAE to Europe?
Any suggestion is highly appreciated
Marco

Sam FTQ

NBAD. Fantastic internet banking and USD5 to transfer money to Europe.

andyjock

HSBC Status account has been ok for me so far but depends on how much you pay in every month think their is a mimimum amount?

busybee2

we have ADCB

Chris79

Yeah, you need to put in a minimum of 20,000AED a month.
I've no problems with HSBC. I set up a standing instruction (FREE) to send back 1500pounds each month to my UK account.
I also got the Etihad credit card from them

benzonar

I use Lloyds TSB. Internet banking, minimum balance of 5000AED, and two free transfers back to the UK every month.

Only problem for me is I get paid into my UK account.

Grace O Malley

ADIB (Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank ) believe it or not are also great.

someone in al ain

Dubai islamic bank is good , abu dhabi national bank is good too

but i am not sure if they are international.

Grace O Malley

they have branches dotted around Internationally, they have one in Knightsbridge in London but dont think they are truly international, but for local banking they are good

someone in al ain

thanks for the info.

Beard Man

the best one is Dubai Islamic bank

when it comes to the hidden fees or cost localy .. it is the best one

but have no idea about international transferes

Lolapops

Hi there,

I'm just opening one with Lloyd's as my colleague has had a good expereince with them, another colleague also rates HSBC.

I started out with Barclays but that was a total disaster - appaling service - it's been open almost two months i still don't have a PIN or internet banking details!!! - avoid it and tell everyone else to avoid it if you can. When i was last in to tell them i was moving another gentleman was also complaining bitterly as he put it "I don't need a coffee shop (they do good coffee) i need a competent bank!"