Yes, AED 3,000 on average monthly balance. This requirement, and the related fee, is waived once you transfer your salary to the account.

A Shariah-compliant current account built on the Qard Hasan concept, with a free debit card, a cheque facility, and 11 supported currencies.
Complimentary Debit Card
Free internationally recognised debit card
A Shariah-compliant debit card for everyday transactions, issued on AED accounts only.
Multi-Currency Options
Account available in 11 major currencies
Choose from AED, USD, GBP, EUR, JPY, CAD, SAR, KWD, QAR, BHD, and OMR.
Digital Banking
Manage your account anytime, anywhere
Full access via the EI+ mobile app and online banking, with real-time SMS updates.
Shariah-compliant
Banking model
Cheque book available
Cheque book
26.25AED
Monthly fee
Applies if the average monthly balance falls below AED 3,000.
105AED
Closure fee
26.25AED
Cheque book fee
The first cheque book is free.
*Regular e-statements are free.
5,000AED
Minimum Income
UAE resident
Residency
Individuals & businesses
Available to individuals, sole proprietorships, partnerships, and legal entities
Get answers to common questions about the Emirates Islamic Current Account
CurrentLIV DIGITAL BANK BY EMIRATES NBD
Monthly fee: AED 25/month, waivable
Transfers: Quick Remittances
Minimum balance: AED 3,000
CurrentEMIRATES NBD
Monthly fee: AED 26.25/month, waivable
Transfers: DirectRemit
Minimum balance: AED 3,000
SavingsEMIRATES ISLAMIC
Monthly fee: AED 26.25/month, waivable
Profit rate: 0.35% p.a., paid quarterly
Minimum balance: AED 3,000
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