Bank account in Bahrain

IMANT New member

Member since 26 December 2017

IMANTNew member07 September 2025 17:42:04

Hello,

I have left Bahrain in 2023 without closing my bank account as I left the country without making any final exit. I just left and didn’t come back. My work visa expired on July 2023 and my CPR expires on nov 2027. I have a BBK account with 0 BD. The BBK sent me a pre dormancy notification and I sent a request to close the account they didn’t make any thing few time after they sent a dormancy notification claiming 5,5BD for an account of a balance of 0 BD! This bank can request these fees through the embassy of my country for example? Should I ignore their notification emails ? What to do in this case ? Thank you

logicalindian Bahrain Expert

Member since 01 May 2013

logicalindianBahrain Expert08 September 2025 09:10:27

3507

If you’re not planning to return to Bahrain, you can let it be, but if you intend to go back, it’s wise to contact them, clear the balance, and close the account. The amount is small, but there’s a chance they could file a case that usually leads to a travel ban.

T&R