ADCB Business Account

Minimum Salary
10.000,00 د.إ

Description

ADCB offers four core business account packages—Business Choice (Silver, Gold, Platinum), SmartStart, e-Business, and Business First—each tailored to different business sizes and needs. Packages vary by minimum average balance, monthly maintenance fees, free transaction allowances, and service charges, all inclusive of 5% VAT. Eligibility requires a valid UAE trade license, authorized signatories with UAE residency, and standard corporate documents.

Features

 

  1. Account Packages & Core Features
Package Min. Avg. Balance Requirement Monthly Fee if Below Min. Avg. Balance Free Teller Transactions Key Benefits
Business Choice Silver AED 10,000 AED 150 15 free per month; AED 10.50 thereafter Chequebook (4 books/year), Debit card, ProCash access
Business Choice Gold AED 50,000 AED 200 30 free per month; AED 10.50 thereafter Chequebook (1 book/month), enhanced ProCash features
Business Choice Platinum AED 100,000 AED 300 Unlimited free Complimentary business Takaful, unlimited ProCash
SmartStart None Not applicable N/A First cheque book free, e-statements, ProCash access
e-Business None AED 1,800 per annum (upfront) Unlimited free (online only) Fully digital account, 1 free cheque book/year
Business First Essential N/A AED 262.50 Unlimited free (all channels) Bundled cash pick-up, ProCash, cheque scanning
Business First Executive N/A AED 840 Unlimited free Additional cash pick-up, preferential trade FX rates
Business First Executive Plus N/A AED 1,732.50 Unlimited free All Executive benefits plus highest transaction limits

 

(Business First packages require 12-month commitment; opt-out/down fees apply within first year)

  1. Eligibility Criteria
  • Entity Type: UAE-incorporated entities (LLC, sole establishment, free-zone companies), branches of foreign entities.
  • Signatories: Each must hold valid UAE residence visa and Emirates ID.
  • Trade License: Must be valid and match business activity.
  • Package Segmentation: Business Choice tiers are reviewed monthly based on average balances; clients can upgrade/downgrade quarterly.

Account Maintenance & Transactions

Service Business Choice Silver/Gold/Plat. SmartStart e-Business Business First Essential/Exec/Exec Plus
Monthly Maintenance Fee (if below balance) AED 150/200/300 N/A AED 1,800/year AED 262.50/840/1,732.50
Fall-Below Fee N/A (maintenance fee applies) N/A N/A N/A
Free Teller Transactions 15/30/Unlimited N/A N/A (online) Unlimited
Additional Teller Transaction Fee AED 10.50 each N/A N/A N/A
Cash Deposit/Withdrawal (branch) AED 10 per txn AED 31.50 Free AED 15.75 per txn
Utility Bill Payment (branch) AED 10 per bill Free Free AED 10.50 per bill
Duplicate Statement (per cycle) Up to 3 months free; AED 5/page 3–12m; AED 50/page >12m AED 26.25/month up to ≤6m; AED 26.25 >6m Free Free up to 3m; AED5/page 3–12m; AED50/page >12m
Cheque Photocopy AED 25 each AED 10 (<1y)/AED20(>1y) N/A AED 25

 

4.2 Cheque & Demand Draft Services

Service All Packages
First Cheque Book Silver: 4/year; Gold: 1/month; Platinum: unlimited; SmartStart/e-Business/Business First: 1/year
Additional Cheque Book AED 31.50 per book
Cheques Returned (inward/outward) AED 300 each
Stop Payment AED 105 each
Demand Draft Issuance AED 25 each
Demand Draft Cancellation AED 50 each

 

4.3 Transfers & Remittances

Service Over-Counter Fee Online Fee
Local Funds Transfer (AED) Free Free (all accounts)
Outward Remittance (local TT) Free Silver/Gold/Plat.; AED 5 branch for e-Business Free
Outward Remittance (international TT – SWIFT) AED 78.75 AED 1.05 per txn (1 free/month)
Inward Remittance Credit Free N/A
SWIFT Copy AED 21 Free
Amendment/Investigation AED 31.50 N/A
Cancellation/Recall AED 105 AED 78.75

 

4.4 Digital & Channel Fees

Service Fee
ProCash (soft token/mobile) One-Time Setup Free
ProCash Monthly Maintenance Free for Business Choice & Business First; AED 200 for call/fixed deposits
BusinessONLINE Internet Banking Setup AED 400 one-time; AED 200/month maintenance
ADCB@Fax / eCommunicate Setup & Monthly AED 50 setup; AED 100/month
Courier@Velocity AED 400 setup; AED 100/month

 

4.5 Call & Fixed Deposits

Service Fee
Call Account Below AED 5,000/ USD 1,500 AED 75/month
Premature Withdrawal Penalty (<1 month) Nil interest
Premature Withdrawal Penalty (>1 month) Applicable rate less 1%

 

 

Documents Required

  • Corporate Documents:
    • Trade license & Commercial Registration
    • Memorandum & Articles of Association (and amendments)
    • Board resolution authorizing signatories
  • Identity Documents:
    • Passport copy, UAE residence visa, Emirates ID for all signatories and UBOs
  • Proof of Address:
    • Ejari tenancy contract or utility bill
  • Financials & References:
    • Last 3–6 months’ company (or principal shareholder) bank statements
    • Bank reference letter (if requested)
  • Additional (SmartStart/e-Business):
    • Completed online application form
    • Digital ID verification via ProCash or ADCB app

Additional Info

  • Business Choice Silver & Gold suit SMEs maintaining moderate balances and requiring regular teller transactions.
  • Business Choice Platinum is ideal for high-volume corporates needing unlimited free transactions and complimentary Takaful.
  • SmartStart & e-Business cater to startups and digital-only enterprises with zero barrier to entry and fixed digital fees.
  • Business First offers bundled banking services—cheque scanning, cash pick-up, and trade benefits—for established corporates requiring premium service packages.

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