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Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB)

Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) is the third largest banking group in the UAE. Renowned for its ProCash transaction platform, ADCB offers stellar corporate service for commercial and industrial firms.

✓ In-person meeting required✓ Currencies: AED, USD, EUR, GBP, CHF, INR✓ KYC Difficulty: Medium

Onboarding Turnaround

14–25 business days

Minimum Balance

50,000 AED

KYC Approval

84%

Setup

In-person

Fee Structure & Tariff Schedule

Monthly Maintenance Fee AED 0 with balance over AED 50,000; otherwise AED 250
Minimum Monthly Balance 50,000 AED
Fall-Below Balance Penalty 250 AED/мес
Outgoing International Wire (SWIFT) 35 AED
Domestic UAE Wire (Local Transfer) 1–4 AED

Required Application Documents

Official mandatory documentation suite needed to successfully pass AML/KYC underwriting:

  • ✓ Valid Trade License (Mainland or Free Zone)
  • ✓ Memorandum of Association & Share Certificate
  • ✓ Original Emirates IDs of all company directors and stakeholders
  • ✓ Commercial lease contract (Ejari or certified office tenancy in free zone)
  • ✓ Last 6 months verified corporate/personal bank statements

Pros & Limitations

✓ Advantages

  • + Sovereign backing by Abu Dhabi Investment Council (ADIC)
  • + Acclaimed ProCash digital platform offering granular security and approvals
  • + Smooth automated payroll processing for teams of any size

⚠ Limitations

  • − Physical interview with relationship banker required
  • − Minimum average balance threshold of AED 50k
Advisory Verdict

A prime tier-1 banking choice for established operating businesses with payroll, local suppliers, and sustained monthly turnover.

Direct Onboarding

Open Account with ADCB

Our compliance officers will conduct a full preliminary audit before submitting your application to eliminate refusal risks.

Timeline: 14–25 days
Min Balance: 50,000 AED
Currencies: AED, USD, EUR, GBP, CHF, INR

Response time: under 3 minutes

Recommended Business Types

  • • Commercial firms registered in Abu Dhabi and Dubai
  • • Construction, engineering, and manufacturing entities
  • • Employers needing seamless automated Wage Protection System (WPS)

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