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Find an account that fits your salary, balance and transfer needs. Compare 22 source-reviewed accounts. Blank figures mean a condition was not established, and every product links to its bank.

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21 accounts found

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Mashreq Neo · CONVENTIONAL

NEO Salary Transfer Account

Up to AED 4,000 with early salary transfer

Minimum salary
AED 5,000
Balance to avoid fee
Not established
Monthly fall-below fee
Not established
UAE PASS opening
Not established
Free international transfers/month
Not established

First-salary tiers: AED 5,000–9,999 gives AED 100 base + AED 100 early; AED 10,000–19,999 gives AED 350 + AED 250; AED 20,000–49,999 gives AED 1,000 + AED 800; AED 50,000+ gives AED 2,500 + AED 1,500.

Primary sources reviewed 2026-10-22

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FAB · CONVENTIONAL

Personal Current Account

Everyday banking; separate salary campaign conditions

Minimum salary
Not established
Balance to avoid fee
AED 3,000
Monthly fall-below fee
AED 26.25
UAE PASS opening
Not established
Free international transfers/month
Not established

September 2026 current-account KFS: UAE resident, age 18+, salaried, self-employed or non-salaried. No specific salary floor established for Personal Current Account (do not use the FAB One salary rule).

Primary sources reviewed 2026-10-18

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Emirates NBD · CONVENTIONAL

Special Current Account

0.10% p.a. on account balances

Minimum salary
Not established
Balance to avoid fee
AED 3,000
Monthly fall-below fee
AED 26.25
UAE PASS opening
Verified
Free international transfers/month
Not established

Available exclusively to employees of selected companies; confirm employer eligibility.

Primary sources reviewed 2026-10-18

Read Emirates NBD Special Current Account fees and conditions
Mashreq Neo · CONVENTIONAL

NEO PLUS Saver Account

Up to 6.25% p.a. with salary transfer

Minimum salary
AED 10,000
Balance to avoid fee
No minimum
Monthly fall-below fee
AED 0
UAE PASS opening
Not established
Free international transfers/month
Not established

6.25% p.a. with AED 10,000+ salary transfer; alternatively 5% with AED 50,000 monthly average NEO PLUS Saver balance when salary does not qualify.

Primary sources reviewed 2026-10-18

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ADCB · CONVENTIONAL

Current Account

Salary banking with relationship-based fees

Minimum salary
AED 5,000
Balance to avoid fee
Not established
Monthly fall-below fee
Not established
UAE PASS opening
Not established
Free international transfers/month
Not established

Monthly fee depends on the relationship segment and balance criteria. Do not assume that all salary customers receive the same waiver.

Primary sources reviewed 2026-10-22

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ADCB · CONVENTIONAL

Active Saver Account

Tiered AED interest up to 2.25% p.a.

Minimum salary
Not established
Balance to avoid fee
Not established
Monthly fall-below fee
Not established
UAE PASS opening
Not established
Free international transfers/month
Not established

Requires an existing ADCB current or savings account; UAE nationals and residents only.

Primary sources reviewed 2026-10-22

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Emirates Islamic · ISLAMIC

Current Account

Salary-based balance waiver; cash campaign separate

Minimum salary
AED 5,000
Balance to avoid fee
AED 3,000
Monthly fall-below fee
AED 26.25
UAE PASS opening
Not established
Free international transfers/month
Not established

Personal Banking Select minimum salary AED 5,000 or monthly average relationship balance AED 3,000.

Primary sources reviewed 2026-10-22

Read Emirates Islamic Current Account fees and conditions
ADIB · ISLAMIC

Current Account

Qard current account; salary prizes are not cash guarantees

Minimum salary
AED 5,000
Balance to avoid fee
Not established
Monthly fall-below fee
Not established
UAE PASS opening
Not established
Free international transfers/month
Not established

Product requires self-declared salary of AED 5,000 or more.

Primary sources reviewed 2026-10-22

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RAKBANK · CONVENTIONAL

Current Account

Everyday account; separate October salary reward

Minimum salary
Not established
Balance to avoid fee
Not established
Monthly fall-below fee
Not established
UAE PASS opening
Not established
Free international transfers/month
Not established

Official terms specify AED 3,000 initial deposit (or currency equivalent). This is an opening deposit, not a verified monthly fee-avoidance balance.

Primary sources reviewed 2026-10-22

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Al Hilal Bank · ISLAMIC

Salary Transfer Account

No minimum balance; prize draws excluded from value

Minimum salary
Not established
Balance to avoid fee
No minimum
Monthly fall-below fee
AED 0
UAE PASS opening
Not established
Free international transfers/month
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Product states no opening deposit or minimum balance. AED 5,000 salary is stated for an additional prize-draw entry, not established as a universal account opening floor.

Primary sources reviewed 2026-10-22

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CBD · CONVENTIONAL

Current Account

AED 5,000 salary or balance fee waiver

Minimum salary
Not established
Balance to avoid fee
AED 5,000
Monthly fall-below fee
AED 105
UAE PASS opening
Not established
Free international transfers/month
Not established

Maintain AED 5,000 monthly average balance to avoid AED 105 monthly fee, unless a qualifying alternative applies.

Primary sources reviewed 2026-10-22

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HSBC · CONVENTIONAL

Personal Banking Account

Everyday banking with AED 3,000 balance route

Minimum salary
Not established
Balance to avoid fee
AED 3,000
Monthly fall-below fee
Not established
UAE PASS opening
Not established
Free international transfers/month
Not established

Available to UAE residents or customers with residency in progress, subject to documents and approval.

Primary sources reviewed 2026-10-22

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HSBC · CONVENTIONAL

E-Saver Account

Tiered interest up to 2.00% AER

Minimum salary
Not established
Balance to avoid fee
No minimum
Monthly fall-below fee
AED 0
UAE PASS opening
Not established
Free international transfers/month
Not established

From 1 May 2026, AED daily-balance tiers range from 0.20% below AED 100,000 to 2.00% from AED 5 million.

Primary sources reviewed 2026-10-22

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Liv by Emirates NBD · CONVENTIONAL

Primary Account

Digital account with several maintenance-fee waivers

Minimum salary
Not established
Balance to avoid fee
AED 3,000
Monthly fall-below fee
AED 26.25
UAE PASS opening
Not established
Free international transfers/month
Not established

Maintenance is waived with AED 5,000+ monthly salary, AED 2,500 debit-card monthly spend, active Liv credit card, or AED 3,000 average balance across primary and goal accounts; eligible students up to 23 also have a waiver.

Primary sources reviewed 2026-10-22

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ruya · ISLAMIC

Current Account

No minimum salary, deposit or balance

Minimum salary
No minimum
Balance to avoid fee
No minimum
Monthly fall-below fee
AED 0
UAE PASS opening
Verified
Free international transfers/month
Not established

UAE resident aged at least 18 with active UAE PASS and valid Emirates ID.

Primary sources reviewed 2026-10-22

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Al Maryah Community Bank · CONVENTIONAL

Gold Current Account

UAE PASS onboarding; verify selected plan fees

Minimum salary
Not established
Balance to avoid fee
Not established
Monthly fall-below fee
Not established
UAE PASS opening
Verified
Free international transfers/month
Not established

Current and savings accounts are offered through the Mbank UAE app using UAE PASS.

Primary sources reviewed 2026-10-22

Read Al Maryah Community Bank Gold Current Account fees and conditions
FAB · CONVENTIONAL

iSave Account

5.60% p.a. on eligible new funds until 31 December

Minimum salary
Not established
Balance to avoid fee
No minimum
Monthly fall-below fee
AED 0
UAE PASS opening
Not established
Free international transfers/month
Not established

Promotional 5.60% p.a. applies to eligible new funds from 1 September to 31 December 2026, using 31 August 2026 customer-level balance as baseline.

Primary sources reviewed 2026-10-22

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Emirates NBD · CONVENTIONAL

Smart Saver Account

Online savings with currency and balance tiers

Minimum salary
Not established
Balance to avoid fee
Not established
Monthly fall-below fee
Not established
UAE PASS opening
Not established
Free international transfers/month
Not established

Current KFS lists Smart Saver as an online account with monthly withdrawal limits.

Primary sources reviewed 2026-10-22

Read Emirates NBD Smart Saver Account fees and conditions
Al Masraf · CONVENTIONAL

Salary Plus Account

Salary-only account; joining bonus not quantified

Minimum salary
AED 15,000
Balance to avoid fee
Not established
Monthly fall-below fee
AED 26.25
UAE PASS opening
Not established
Free international transfers/month
Not established

Page requires AED 15,000 salary and states AED 15,000 monthly balance in eligibility, but also lists AED 5,000 under features. Confirm the applicable balance threshold with the bank; no single minimum is assumed.

Primary sources reviewed 2026-10-22

Read Al Masraf Salary Plus Account fees and conditions

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A low salary requirement does not guarantee approval. A zero balance requirement does not remove transfer, card or plan charges. Salary campaigns may require new-to-bank status, enrollment or continued credits; use the tracker for dated terms and a signed-contract reminder.

YAP’s official site currently advertises a waitlist. ADCB’s Aspire, Privilege and Excellency are relationship segments with their own eligibility and fees; check the assigned package on the underlying account.

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