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Islamic accounts

Islamic Savings Account

Your smart savings solution

Limited time offer


For UAE Nationals

  • Campaign anticipated profit rate of up to 5.25% per year is valid only on new funds from 1 May to 30 September 2023, for individual customers
  • OR
  • Anticipated profit rate of up to of 4% per year is valid on new funds from 1 July 2022 until 30 April 2023, for individual customers
  • OR
  • Every AED 25,000 monthly average balance in Islamic Savings Account gets a chance to enter the Emirati Al Awwal draw with a mega prize worth AED 1 million
  • OR
  • Get up to 5,000 AED* cashback in rewards upon salary transfer
  • OR

For Expats

  • Campaign anticipated profit rate of up to 5.25% per year is valid only on new funds from 1 May to 30 September 2023, for individual customers
  • OR
  • Anticipated profit rate of up to of 4% per year is valid on new funds from 1 July 2022 until 30 April 2023, for individual customers
  • OR
  • Get up to 2,500 AED* cashback in rewards upon salary transfer
  • OR

Features*

Islamic Savings Accounts are offered based on the Shariah principle of Mudarabah

Minimum required balance is AED 3000. Profit distribution will only be paid for accounts with a minimum average balance of AED 3,000 (or its equivalent in the relevant currency) every month

This account is available in AED and other major currencies

  • UAE Nationals, GCC Nationals and resident and non-resident expatriates are eligible
  • OR
  • Salaried, self-employed and non-salaried customers are eligible
  • OR
  • The completed account opening form
  • OR
  • A copy of a valid passport/residence visa/Emirates ID (originals must also be presented)
  • OR
  • A salary certificate addressed to FAB (issued within the last 30 days) or other proof of income for a non-salaried applicant
  • OR
Note: Additional documents may be required on a case-by-case basis.
  • Get a free Islamic Mastercard debit card with a host of great features**
  • OR
  • Cash withdrawals from all ATMs displaying the UAE/GCC Switch logos throughout the GCC and at any ATM worldwide displaying the Mastercard/Cirrus logos
  • OR
  • Access to exclusive benefits and preferential treatment, allowing Mastercard Platinum Islamic Debit Card holders to move seamlessly across the world to experience the best it has to offer**
  • OR
  • Get airport lounge access across the region (no prior booking required, simply show your Mastercard Platinum Islamic Debit Card at reception)**
  • OR
  • ATM cash withdrawal limit – AED 20,000
  • OR
  • Retail purchase transaction limit – AED 40,000
  • OR

Islamic Savings Account profit rates

Historical profit rates distribution:

Islamic account type & CCY
Profit Rate Distributed
(May’22)
Profit Rate Distributed
(Jun’22)
Profit Rate Distributed
(Jul’22)

Islamic Savings – AED

0.50%

0.50%

0.50%

Islamic Savings – USD

0.50%

0.50%

0.50%

Islamic Savings – EUR

0.50%

0.50%

0.50%

Islamic Savings – GBP

0.50%

0.50%

0.50%

  • The above are the actual profit distribution rates and are indicative of rates for the current month. Profit distribution rates in future months, if any, may vary
  • Currently available for an AED currency account only, a special anticipated profit rate of up to 5.25% per year for fresh funds from 01 May to 30 September 2023
  • The anticipated profit is distributed on a monthly basis
  • To view the historical profit rate distribution for previous years, click here
*General Terms & Conditions and Islamic Investment & Savings Account Schedule apply.
*Terms and conditions - Islamic Savings Account for UAE Nationals.
**These features are provided by Mastercard. Please visit the Mastercard website for details.
Features and eligibility are subject to change from time to time at the Bank’s sole discretion.

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