Bank Options and Account Criteria
Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB)
Zero balance account
Monthly fee: AED 150
Supports local transfers only (no international transfers)
Suitable for service providers and industrial activities
High-risk activities are not allowed
Trading is permitted only if the client has a physical office and maintains AED 50,000 in
the account. Approval should be confirmed with the banker before proceeding.
RAK Bank
Zero balance account
Monthly fee: AED 150
Supports both local and international transfers (AED, USD, EURO, GBP)
All activities allowed except Commercial Brokerage and trading in gold or precious
metals
Emirates Islamic Bank (EIB)
Minimum balance requirement: AED 35,000 (ensure client funds account before
opening)
Supports local and international transfers (AED, USD, EURO, GBP)
Most activities accepted (excluding General Trading and Jewellery/Gold trading
without a physical shop)
Cheque bounce cases require prior discussion with the banker
FAB – WIO Bank
Zero balance account
Monthly fee: AED 99
Supports both local and international transfers
Most activities are accepted except high-risk ones (refer to www.wio.io)
Use company code: CO86
WIO Partner Support: +971 2 4967600 (internal use only), +971 52 397 1624,
femina@startanybusiness.ae
Mashreq Bank
Minimum balance: AED 300,000
Supports local and international transfers (AED, USD, EURO, GBP)
Most activities accepted (excluding General Trading and Jewellery/Gold trading
without a shop)
Ajman Bank
Minimum balance: AED 5,000
Supports local and international transfers (AED, USD, EURO)
Both low-risk and high-risk activities require prior confirmation with the bank
Emirates National Bank of Dubai (ENBD)
Minimum balance: AED 500,000
Supports local and international transfers (AED, USD, EURO)
Most activities accepted
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB)
Minimum balance: AED 500,000
Supports local and international transfers
Most activities accepted (excluding General Trading and Jewellery/Gold trading without
a shop)
Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD)
Minimum balance: AED 500,000
Supports local and international transfers
Most activities accepted, but verify with banker first
Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB)
Minimum balance: AED 15,000
Supports local and international transfers (AED, USD, EURO)
Most activities accepted, subject to banker verification
National Bank of Fujairah (NBF)
Minimum balance: AED 35,000
Supports local and international transfers (AED, USD)
Most activities accepted, subject to banker verification
Mashreq NeoBiz
Zero balance account with AED 200 monthly fee
Apply via the official NeoBiz site: https://www.mashreq.com/en/uae/neobiz/
Client receives a reference code ('NX') to track status:
https://digital.mashreqbank.com/business-banking/track-application
All activities permitted except gold trading
High-risk clients must have a physical office
Relationship Manager: Manish Shaw (+971 55 653 8411)
UBL Bank (United Bank Limited)
Minimum balance: AED 100,000
Only for high-risk activities (confirm with banker first)
Supports USD and EURO transactions