Opening a bank account in Iraq

53180POSTS

14 years ago

Hi all,

is it difficult for expats to open a bank account in Iraq ?

Which documents are required to open a bank account in Iraq ?

How long does it take to open it ?

Is there any restriction for expats regarding the services (loans for instance) ?

Which bank would you recommend ?

Thanks in advance for your participation,

Julien

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MarkW3 New member

5POSTS

14 years ago

Hello Julied,

No it is not difficult, me and my manager (who happens to be a US citizen) easily opened a bank account. He only needed his passport with him, and a couple of pictures. It will be opened immediately, but if you need a credit card that will take more than a month to arrive.

We used Baghdad Bank. Thats probably the best one, it also has branches all over iraq. (at least in erbil..)

If you need more help let me know

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Armand ViP

24785POSTS

14 years ago

Hi MarkW3!

Thanks for your help

Armand

RA.one Member

3POSTS

14 years ago

and how can we remit money out of Iraq?

nsayd Member

1POSTS

13 years ago

Hello. I'm from iraq, erbil but since few years living in India. I want to open a ban account in iraq but I don't know how to apply, is possible to apply online from here ? Is there any international bank account ? My email is nasreenshafeeq@gmail.com I will be gald to get any information.
Thanks