Troubles in opening an Account at NCB (Al-Ahli Bank)

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mirzayasir4Active member30 May 2011 14:35:19

I am a Pakistani citizen living in Saudi Arabia on valid Iqama. I filled online form at NCB Website to apply for a Personal Bank Account. After form filling I print out the unique number assigned to my Iqama and I was informed from the website that required documents to open an account at NCB are

1.Copy of my Passport
2.Original Iqama and copy

I visit NCB Al-Askan Branch Jeddah and the Bank staff asked me for following additional documents and because I don't have those documents with me, they refused to open my account.

>> Letter from my sponsor that states my profession and my salary above 3500 SR. This letter should be attested from Chamber of Commerce as well.

They raise another issue in my documents as well. That my name on my iqama and passport has some difference. My name on passport consit of 3 parts (Family Name, My First Name, My Last Name) while my name on my Iqama consist of 2 parts. (Family Name, My first Name).

They refused to open a Personal account because of that difference. The name difference was a mistake done by the officer of Passport office (الجوازات). However this name differance didn't trouble me any where during my 6 years stay in Saudi Arabia. I went to vacation many times and Immigration officer at airport didn't complaint this mistake. I transfered my sponsorship to another company and none of Govt offices including (Labor Office, Passport Office) refuse to process my documents at any stage. Now my question is..

>>Why Bank staff is asking for additional documents ?
>>Why a bank complain about Name difference at Iqama and Passport while Govt officials didn't

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Now now, don't go saying stuff like that. . . ..

Salman OmraniVIP Member30 May 2011 15:04:24

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Hi Mirza,

the documents the bank asked for are the standard at any Bank in the Kingdom. websites are not very accurate to information when it comes to the services presented here. and I'm surprised your questioning that after spending 6 years in this country.

regarding the ID issue, if there is no spelling mistake in your name written in the Iqama and the one in your passport, than there shouldn't be a problem, just talk to the branch manager or go to a different branch altogether. yes, sometimes another branch can treat people differently.

I hope this was of help

Salman

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mirzayasir4Active member30 May 2011 17:32:14

Sabb Bank don't ask for all these documents, other than iqama they don't ask other documents. (im sure of that)

Rajhi bank ask few documents but not sponsor letter (heard from friends)

So can you suggest me some good branch in Jeddah? that treat people a little easy?

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SaudiUKSerial expat30 May 2011 19:48:56

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Sabb bank did ask me for a letter from my employer.
They informed me that it is saudi govt requirement.

Syed MT Active member

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Syed MTActive member31 May 2011 05:45:43

This letter is required by all the banks, you cannot open an acocount with this letter, it must be attest fro chamber.

SABB bank, Arab bank will not care about your name, you can try,
But Riyadh, Ahli and others will not open the account, if you have the same issue on iqama.

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mirzayasir4Active member31 May 2011 06:23:33

Thanks for help, my brother opened an account in Sabb without sponsor's letter. He did it recently, about 4 months ago. Ok if I visit there I'll share my experience.

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slyshooterSerial expat31 May 2011 06:31:55

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similar issued happened to me also at Riyad Bank, I went to another branch they made up a totally different issue, so i visited another branch and they guy opened my account without any questions.

By the way if you still have the book Iqama, they will make issues on name otherwise they don't

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mirzayasir4Active member31 May 2011 10:15:18

slyshooter wrote:
similar issued happened to me also at Riyad Bank, I went to another branch they made up a totally different issue, so i visited another branch and they guy opened my account without any questions.

By the way if you still have the book Iqama, they will make issues on name otherwise they don't

No I don't have book iqama, it is card with me now.

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funkydelicguySerial expat31 May 2011 12:03:10

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there are NCB branches that are lenient in opening bank accounts. same issue concerning encashing of checks.

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firoz78693Member12 March 2013 06:50:09

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new account savig jedda

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AurélieViP13 March 2013 08:38:07

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Hello firoz78693 -> To note that this thread is old. Do not hesitate to start a new thread on the Saudi Arabia forum with your questions for more visibility.

Thank you,
Aurélie

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SaQiBViP13 March 2013 09:46:23

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Dear,

Try another branch, i did open a long time ago from NCB the same way you are doing and they opened it , however they did require me to bring my original passport.

azharmahmood Member

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azharmahmoodMember22 March 2013 15:17:39

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hello i am azhar mahmood before i come to alahli bank they told me to fill online form for account opening

Mohammed Shohag Member

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Mohammed ShohagMember27 March 2013 13:34:53

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Dear Sir,
I Want to opining online Account NBC bank for me.
Please kindly accept my request

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slyshooterSerial expat27 March 2013 20:10:09

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Mohammed Shohag wrote:
Dear Sir,
I Want to opining online Account NBC bank for me.
Please kindly accept my request

Request accepted

suzan Guest

suzanGuest27 March 2013 22:34:15

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If a bank is making such a fuss, why take your business to them?
Forget this bank.

Try Saab.

Good luck.

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md.mofiz uddinMember28 March 2013 20:25:23

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thank you

mohammad.f.h Member

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mohammad.f.hMember24 April 2013 06:49:30

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pls open new account bank ahli

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TheLegendLeadsViP24 April 2013 08:06:02

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mohammad.f.h wrote:
pls open new account bank ahli

You are confusing people @slyshooter!

slyshooter wrote:
Request accepted

vivekraj70 Member

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vivekraj70Member02 June 2013 18:43:32

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hi ,
i need new opening acount for ncb

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valar_morghulisSerial expat03 June 2013 03:37:43

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vivekraj70 wrote:
hi ,
i need new opening acount for ncb

hello

no one will open your account here, all you need to do is visit a branch

usman210 Member

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usman210Member17 June 2013 23:17:54

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i need opening new a/c

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FrancescaTeam18 June 2013 12:05:35

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Hello usman210,

sorry but i can't help you on that regards.
If you need to open a bank account, i'd advise you to visit a local bank.

Regards,

Francesca

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BromleyKentMember18 June 2013 13:36:16

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s.a.j.j.a.d a.h.a.m.a.dMember23 July 2013 01:38:38

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Sajjad ahmad tahta bai mardan

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DavidViP24 July 2013 05:18:23

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Hi s.a.j.j.a.d a.h.a.m.a.d,

Can you please post in English language as this is an Anglophone forum.

Thank you,

David.

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MURUGESAN VELLASAMYMember28 July 2013 14:31:48

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I open new salary bank account

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ArmandViP29 July 2013 12:44:55

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Hi MURUGESAN VELLASAMY!

So?
Could you please introduce yourself and start a new thread if you have any question?

Thanks
Armand

zafar iqbal muhmmad inaya Member

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zafar iqbal muhmmad inayaMember31 July 2013 09:18:07

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zafar iqbal iam the open account

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karenViP01 August 2013 06:40:36

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Hello zafar iqbal muhmmad inaya.

Do you have any specific questions?

Thanks

Karen.

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i.maideenMember24 August 2013 17:07:27

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new account opening

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DavidViP26 August 2013 07:03:50

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Hi i.maideen,

Please can you write an introduction yourself and how we can be helpful you?

Thank you,

David.

sarhad jan Member

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sarhad janMember28 August 2013 07:59:12

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plz i need open new NCB ACCOUNT PLZ HELP ME.

sarhad jan Member

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sarhad janMember28 August 2013 08:00:05

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PLZ CLOSE MY QUICKPAY ACCOUNT.

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ChristineViP29 August 2013 06:52:23

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Hello everyone,

I think you should visit a local bank if you want to open an account or close an account.

As this is an old thread, i will close it. If you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to start a new topic on the Saudi Arabia forum.

Thank you.
Christine
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