Wio Bank Business Account

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Description

Wio Bank offers two subscription-based business account plansEssential and Grow—under a fully digital, Shari’ah-neutral model. Both plans feature zero minimum balance and digital-first services. Essential suits freelancers and small businesses with a AED 99/month fee, while Grow targets medium and large enterprises at AED 249/month, unlocking higher credit limits, savings interest, and premium features. Eligibility requires a valid UAE trade license (or freelancer permit), with standard corporate and personal identification documents. Transaction and service charges follow a transparent per-use schedule, with many digital transactions included.

Features

Account Plan Overview & Subscription Fees

Feature Essential Plan Grow Plan
Monthly Subscription Fee AED 99 AED 249
Minimum Balance Requirement None None
Account Type Current Account & Saving Spaces Current Account & Saving Spaces
Currency Availability AED, USD, EUR, GBP AED, USD, EUR, GBP
Debit & Virtual Cards Physical debit card (AED)

Unlimited virtual cards (AED)

Physical debit card (AED)

Unlimited virtual cards (AED)

Save “Spaces” Interest Rate 0% (Current Account & Spaces) 1% p.a. on Saving Spaces (up to 3% first 3 months)
Credit Line Offer (Wio Business Credit) Up to AED 250 k

0% interest for 60 days

2% cashback on credit spends (max AED 2 k/month)

Same as Essential
Onboarding Fully digital in-app Fully digital in-app

 

(First monthly fee charged one month after account approval; no annual fees thereafter)

 

  1. Eligibility Criteria
  • Entity Type: UAE-based companies (LLC, free-zone, branch), freelancers with valid freelancer permit.
  • Residency: Authorized signatory must hold valid UAE residence visa and Emirates ID.
  • Trade License: Valid and current trade license or freelancer permit.
  • Turnover (Business Credit): Minimum company turnover AED 375 k or USD 100 k to apply for Wio Business Credit.

(Wio re-evaluates credit eligibility quarterly)

 

Detailed Schedule of Fees

3.1 Subscription & Account Services

Service Essential (AED) Grow (AED)
Monthly Subscription Fee 99 249
Cheque Book (first book free) Included Included
Additional Cheque Book (50 leaves) N/A N/A
Debit Card Issuance & Replacement Free Free
Virtual Cards (unlimited) Free Free
Account Closure (≤6 months) AED 200 AED 200
Dormant Account Charge (annual) AED 315 AED 315

 

(No minimum balance; VAT inclusive)

3.2 Funds Transfers & Remittances

Service Over-Counter Fee Online Fee
Local Transfer (< AED 25 k) Free Instant, free
Local Transfer (> AED 25 k) Free Processed within 1 day, free
International Transfer (online) AED 26.25 (Essential)

AED 26.25 (Grow)

AED 26.25 (Essential)

AED 26.25 (Grow)

Inward Remittance Free N/A
SWIFT Copy Free Free
Amendment / Investigation AED 26.25 N/A
Cancellation / Recall AED 26.25 AED 26.25

 

(Fees per transfer; unlimited digital transfers within limits)

3.3 Cash & Cheque Services

Service Fee
Teller Cash Deposit/Withdrawal N/A (digital-only bank)
Cheque Deposit Included
Cheque Return (inward/outward) AED 105 per cheque
Stop Payment AED 105 per instruction
Demand Draft Issuance / Cancellation AED 105 each
Bulk Cash Deposit/Withdrawal (Fixed Savings penalty) Not applicable

 

(Wio does not support physical branch transactions)

3.4 Saving Spaces & Fixed Savings

Service Essential Grow
Interest on Saving Spaces 0% p.a. 1% p.a. (after 3 months 3% promotional)
Fixed Saving Space Withdrawal Penalty As disclosed per space (varies by tenor) As disclosed per space
Interest Calculation Daily; paid at maturity or withdrawal Same

 

(Interest rates and penalties visible in app upon creation)

3.5 Wio Business Credit

Feature Details
Credit Line Amount Up to AED 250,000
Interest Rate 0% for first 60 days; 3.45%/month thereafter on outstanding balance
Cashback 2% on credit spends (max AED 2,000/month)
Credit-to-Cash Conversion Up to 25% of credit line

 

(Credit managed via same Wio Business debit card; no annual fees)

Comparison: Essential vs. Grow

Feature Essential Grow
Subscription Fee AED 99/month AED 249/month
Cheque Book & Cards Free AED cheque book; debit & virtual cards free Same
Saving Spaces Interest 0% 1% p.a. (3% initial promotion)
Online Transfers Unlimited up to AED 750 k/day; free Same
Wio Business Credit Eligibility Turnover ≥ AED 375 k Same

 

 

Documents Required

  • Corporate Documents: Memorandum of Association (MoA), valid trade license (or freelancer permit), board resolution/POA (if required).
  • Proof of Address: Any of: title deed, valid Ejari, utility bill (≤3 months), bank statement (≤3 months), VAT filing.
  • Personal Documents (for all partners/signatories): Passport copy, valid Emirates ID, UAE visa (if applicable).
  • Optional: Shareholder structure diagram; company profile for layered entities.

(Original documents to be presented; copies stamped “Original Seen”)

Additional Info

  • Essential: Best for freelancers and very small businesses prioritizing low fixed cost and digital convenience.
  • Grow: Optimal for medium to large enterprises seeking savings interest and higher promotional rates, along with the same digital feature set.

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