ADIB Business Account

Minimum Salary
10.000,00 د.إ

Description

ADIB offers five distinct business account packages—Business Elite, Business Premium, Business One, Business Merchant, and Business Connect—designed for different business sizes and banking needs. Each package features Islamic banking principles (Qard Hasan), with tiered minimum balance requirements ranging from zero balance to AED 750,000+, corresponding monthly maintenance fees, and comprehensive service charges across remittances, cheque services, and digital banking.

Features

Account Packages Overview

Package Business Elite Business Premium Business One Business Merchant Business Connect
Minimum Balance > AED 750,000 > AED 250,000 > AED 5,000 No minimum No minimum
Monthly Fee (AED) AED 125 AED 350 AED 450 AED 100 (waived if balance > AED 200K) AED 125 (fixed)
Free Teller Txns 15 per month 7 per month 3 per month 3 per month 1 per month
Debit Card Business Platinum Business Gold Business Classic Business Classic Business Classic
Dedicated RM Yes No No No No
FX Rates Preferential ADIB Published ADIB Published ADIB Published ADIB Published
Available Currencies Multiple Multiple Multiple AED only AED only

 

  1. Eligibility Criteria

General Requirements

  • Business Type: UAE-registered entities (LLC, sole proprietorship, free zone companies)
  • Signatories: Valid UAE residence visa and Emirates ID required for all authorized signatories
  • Trade License: Valid and current trade license mandatory

Specific Package Requirements

  • Business Elite: Minimum monthly average relationship balance > AED 750,000
  • Business Premium: Minimum monthly average relationship balance > AED 250,000
  • Business One: Minimum monthly average relationship balance > AED 5,000
  • Business Merchant: Must use ADIB POS machines and settle proceeds through account
  • Business Connect: Designed for digital-first businesses, certain business categories only

Account Segmentation Process

ADIB automatically reviews customer relationships twice yearly (June and December) based on 5-month average balances across all accounts and investments. Customers are reclassified accordingly, with new charges applicable for the following 6-month period.

Monthly Charges by Currency

Package AED USD EUR GBP Other Currencies
Business Elite AED 125 USD 50 EUR 30 GBP 25 Equivalent to AED 125
Business Premium AED 350 USD 105 EUR 87.5 GBP 70 Equivalent to AED 350
Business One AED 450 USD 153 EUR 108 GBP 90 Equivalent to AED 450
Business Connect AED 125 AED only AED only AED only AED only

 

Remittance Charges

Service Business Connect Other Packages
Outward Remittance (Branch) AED 100 AED 60
Outward Remittance (Online) Free AED 60
Internal Transfers (AED) AED 2 AED 15
Local Transfer (AED) AED 20 AED 75
International Transfer (FCY) AED 170 AED 195
Inward Remittance (AED) N/A AED 75 (BEN/SHARE)

 

Cheque Services

Service Business Connect Other Packages
First Cheque Book AED 200 Free
Subsequent Cheque Book AED 70 AED 150
Returned Cheques N/A AED 300
Special Clearing N/A AED 205
Stop Payment N/A AED 150
Collection (Foreign Currency) N/A AED 100

 

ATM & Debit Card Charges

Service All Packages
Card Issuance Included in monthly charges
Card Replacement AED 25
Non-ADIB ATM (UAE) AED 2 (withdrawal), AED 1 (inquiry)
GCC ATM AED 6 (withdrawal), AED 3 (inquiry)
International ATM AED 20 (withdrawal)
Non-AED Transaction Fee 1.99%

 

Additional Services

Service Business Connect Other Packages
Trade License Expiry Fee N/A AED 550/month (max 6 months)
Account Closure (≤6 months) N/A AED 100
Balance Certificate N/A AED 300
Direct Debit Setup N/A AED 100
Cash Management Services N/A AED 85-100/pickup

 

Digital Banking Fees

Service Business Connect Other Packages
ADIB Direct Setup (View Only) Free N/A
ADIB Direct Setup (Transactions) Free N/A
Additional Security Token AED 200 N/A
Monthly Charges (Transacting) Free N/A

 

  1. Special Features & Benefits

Business Elite (Premium Tier)

  • Dedicated Relationship Manager for personalized service
  • Preferential foreign exchange rates
  • Access to dedicated business centers
  • Business Platinum debit card with highest transaction limits (AED 60,000 ATM, AED 150,000 purchase daily)
  • Variety of investment account solutions

Business Connect (Digital-First)

  • Fully digital account opening and management
  • Lower transaction fees for online banking
  • Designed for startups and growing businesses
  • No minimum balance requirement
  • AED-only accounts for simplified operations

Documents Required

Standard Documentation (All Packages)

  • Identity Documents: Original passport, residence visa, and Emirates ID for signatories/partners
  • Business Registration: Trade license, commercial registration, Chamber of Commerce membership certificate
  • Corporate Documents: Memorandum of Association and any amendments/POAs
  • Additional: Bank statements, business profiles as required

 

Special Requirements

  • Business Connect: Additional digital verification through ADIB Direct app
  • Foreign Entities: May require additional documentation per ADIB policies

Additional Info

  • VAT: All charges exclude 5% VAT unless specifically stated
  • Islamic Banking: All accounts operate on Qard Hasan (interest-free loan) basis
  • Currency Conversion: Foreign currency balances converted to AED using ADIB’s prevailing rates for segmentation purposes
  • Charge Updates: 60-day notice period for any fee structure changes

Choose the package that aligns with your business size, transaction volume, and digital banking preferences. Business Elite suits large enterprises requiring relationship management, while Business Connect targets tech-savvy SMEs prioritizing digital convenience.

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