Current Account

Key facts

Our Current Account is an easy to open and easy to manage bank account that gives you everything you would expect from Barclays, and more.

  • Choose the currency of your account (AED, USD, GBP and EUR)(1)

  • First cheque book free (AED accounts only)

  • Free Cheque Protect (available on request)

  • Access to global network of ATMs

  • Free online and phone banking

  • Facility for online bill payment - (DEWA, SEWA, ADWEA and Etisalat).

  • Secure and convenient online statements for online viewing and downloading at no charge

  • Overdraft facility

 

Apply now


Call - +971 (0) 4 428 6000

SMS - ACC to 4422

Visit us - Barclays Branches


 

(1) Minimum balance of AED3000 for non-AED currencies

What you need

Opening a current account with us is extremely straightforward. You simply need to provide us with the original and a copy the following documents in person(1).

  • Valid UAE Residence Visa

  • Valid Passport  

If you are new to the UAE and waiting on your Visa to be processed then we may be able to offer you a savings account to help get you started.

(1) Barclays reserves the right to accept or decline current account opening application based on internal policy. Additional documentation may be requested by Barclays as deemed necessary.