This is a non-profitable account that offers various flexible payment methods to allow customers to distribute money directly to others, and is useful for individuals, companies or institutions. This type of account can be opened in Bahraini Dinar or in any one of the three major currencies: US Dollar, Sterling Pound and Euro.
- Free ATM debit card (for personal accounts only).
- Low minimum balance requirement.
- Cheque book facility.
- Local or international remittance facility.
- Standing order facility.
- Easy and quick access to funds.
- Free monthly account statements.
- SMS notifications on account transactions.
- No account opening fees.
- The account can be opened for individuals and legal entities.
- Minimum age to open the account is 21 years.
- Minimum opening balance is BHD 20.
- Requirements for Personal Accounts:
- i. For Bahrainis, 1 original ID from the following combined with proof of permanent address:
- 1. CPR or Smart Card
- 2. Driver’s License
- 3. Passport
- ii. For Non Bahrainis, the following 2 original IDs:
- 1. CPR or Smart Card
- 2. Passport with a valid residence permit
- 3. Account statement or a salary certificate are required for Current Accounts.
- i. For Bahrainis, 1 original ID from the following combined with proof of permanent address:
- Requirements Corporate Accounts
- 1. Original CR.
- 2. 2 original IDs form the following:
- 3. CPR or Smart Card
- 4. Driver’s License
- 5. Passport
- 6. 6 months financial statement.
- 7. Article of associations (if applicable).
- 8. Board of Resolution (if applicable).
- 9. Registration Form.