Banking in Bahrain
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National Bank of Bahrain
Savings Account
Digital openingNational Bank of Bahrain's Al Mumayaz Account is an interest-bearing savings account offering higher interest rates, available in local or foreign currencies, with up to three free withdrawals a month. Open to Bahraini citizens and non-Bahraini residents over 21 with a minimum deposit of BHD 2,000 (or foreign-currency equivalent); can be opened via the NBB Digital app or in branch. Per the June 2026 fee schedule, no interest is paid if the balance falls below the minimum (BHD 2,000; USD/GBP/EUR 5,000) or if there are more than 3 withdrawals in a month. The rate is not published on the page.
- Minimum balance
- 2000 BHD
Bahrain Islamic Bank
Bank Account
Digital openingSharia-compliantBahrain Islamic Bank's personal current account: a non-profit-bearing account based on Qard Al Hassan, available on BisB Digital and at branches, for applicants aged 18 or older. The accounts page lists no minimum balance for this account. Per the 2026 retail fee schedule, account closure is free and over-the-counter cash withdrawals under BD500 cost BD1.100 (exemptions apply).
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Al Salam Bank
Bank Account
ShariaAl Salam Bank's personal current account. Per the bank's Schedule of Service Charges (V1/04/2026), the minimum weighted average monthly balance is BD300, with a below-minimum charge of BD5.500 per month (exempt: orphans, widows, disabled clients, pensioners, social-subsidy recipients, students and clients with a monthly salary below BD250). First ATM card and PIN and the first cheque book are free; Al Salam Bank ATM and Benefit switch withdrawals are free. Al Salam Bank is licensed as an Islamic retail bank by the Central Bank of Bahrain. Product page: complimentary debit card (digital card available instantly in the app), worldwide ATM access, local and international transfers; salary transfer optional.
- Monthly fee
- 5.5 BHD
- Minimum balance
- 300 BHD
Kuwait Finance House - Bahrain
Bank Account
KFH Bahrain's current account for individuals, small retailers, traders, self-employed professionals and SMEs, open to Bahraini citizens and resident expatriates. Requires a minimum monthly weighted average balance of BD 500 (initial deposit BD 200); a BD 5.5 monthly service charge applies if the balance falls below the minimum (exemptions apply, e.g. salaries below BD 250). Includes a personalised cheque book, an international KFH ATM debit card, internet banking, international remittances and multi-currency options (BHD, USD, EUR, SAR, KWD, GBP and more).
- Monthly fee
- 5.5 BHD
- Minimum balance
- 500 BHD
National Bank of Bahrain
Bank Account
National Bank of Bahrain's personal current account, described as an interest-bearing currency account, with electronic and paper cheque books, debit cards, local and international money transfers, multi-currency facilities and an overdraft option. Available to Bahraini citizens and non-Bahraini residents. Per the June 2026 retail fee schedule: minimum weighted average monthly balance BHD 300 (USD 1,060 / GBP 610 / EUR 880); a BHD 3.3 monthly fee applies if it is not maintained (exempt: e.g. salaries below BHD 250, pensioners, students).
- Monthly fee
- 3.3 BHD
- Minimum balance
- 300 BHD
Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait
Bank Account
BBK's personal current account with a chequebook (courier delivery), unlimited deposits and withdrawals, a Visa debit card for worldwide purchases and withdrawals, free transfers between BBK accounts, monthly e-statements and ATM withdrawals up to BD 1,000. Minimum balance BD 300 (USD 1,000 or equivalent for foreign currency accounts); a BD 5.500 charge applies when the weighted average monthly balance falls below BD 300 (exemptions apply, e.g. salaries below BD 250). Minimum salary BD 500 for Bahrainis and BD 700 for non-Bahrainis.
- Monthly fee
- 5.5 BHD
- Minimum balance
- 300 BHD
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