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Open A Citibank Account in UAE
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Enjoy 24-hour access to your money with Citi Personal Accounts
Citi Personal Banking is tailored to fit your financial needs. From managing your everyday finances to planning for a better tomorrow, our suite of personal bank accounts is designed to support you at every step.
Whether you are looking for an exclusive premier banking experience with Citigold Private Client or need a convenient bank account in UAE for your everyday needs, like a savings or current account, you are at the right place.
Opening a bank account in UAE with Citi is simple, you can visit any of the Citibank branches in your locality to open a personal account. For wealth management accounts, just select a relationship that suits your wealth management and banking needs and click on "Learn More".
Personal Account Types
Current Account
Simplify transactions, efficiently manage your cash and enjoy benefits, such as Mobile Banking, 24-hour Online Banking and CitiPhone Banking services with a Citi Current Account. Available in all major currencies.
Savings Account
With a Citi Savings Account, earn interest while you save money. You can access your Citi Savings Account online from anywhere and anytime. Available in all major currencies.
CitiBest Account
Building up your savings starts with choosing the right savings account. Get competitive interest rates and optimize your savings in USD, choose to open a CitiBest Account in UAE.
Citi Blue
Citi Blue offers a range of bank accounts that enable you to enjoy banking in the currency of your choice. Enjoy Fee-free Citi Global Transfers across Citi Personal Accounts and access to 24-hour services.
Wealth Management Accounts
Citigold Private Client
A bespoke wealth management service managed by a dedicated Relationship Manager along with a Portfolio Counselor to give you a global perspective on your wealth strategy. We recommend this relationship if you're looking to maintain a balance of USD 1 million (AED 3.5 million) or more.
Citigold
Enjoy the benefits of our premium wealth management service, designed with your future in mind, managed by a dedicated Relationship Manager. We recommend this relationship if you're looking to maintain a balance of USD 200,000 (AED 750,000) or more.
Frequently Asked Questions
Personal bank accounts are accounts that help an individual to hold, save, and manage their personal funds.
Citi Personal Bank accounts help in conveniently managing your everyday finances. They are tailored to fit your financial needs. There are several benefits of Personal Bank accounts that you can enjoy. Some of them are mentioned below:
- Convenient banking experience with single account opening form
- Easy access to your account for free from any corner of the world using Citi ATMs
- Access to Citi Global Transfers to transfer funds between Citi Personal Accounts for free (prevailing FX rates can be applied if the transfer is done in a different currency)
- Access to various services, such as the 24-hour availability of additional account support from CitiPhone officers, staying updated about your banking details via emails or SMS with Citibank Alert Service, and performing day-to-day banking activities from anywhere with Citibank Online.
Visit the nearest Citi branch to open a Personal Bank account. Depending on your nationality, ensure that you have all the required documents.
If you are a UAE National or GCC National with UAE Residency, then you need to have the below-mentioned documents to open a Personal Bank account with Citi:
- Emirates ID
- Passport copy or any below-mentioned IDs:
- Valid UAE Driving license
- Online Labour Card Copy (online copies are acceptable)
- UAE Utility Bill issued within last 3 months
- Valid Free zone Employment Card copy/Employment card copy issued by Local or Federal Government
- Bank Statement (issued within last 3 months)
- Current Tenancy Contract copy/Ejari copy (showing local address) or a title deed (in the name of the prospect)
Documents required for other nationals with UAE Residency are:
- Emirates ID
- Passport copy
- Valid UAE Visa or any of the below-mentioned IDs:
- Valid UAE Driving license
- Online Labour Card Copy (online copies are acceptable)
- UAE Utility Bill issued within last 3 months
- Valid Free zone Employment Card copy/Employment card copy issued by Local or Federal Government
- Bank Statement (issued within last 3 months)
- Current Tenancy Contract copy/Ejari copy (showing local address) or a title deed (in the name of the prospect)
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