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Moving to Qatar Soon?
Get the Best Account for Expats

Let Commercial Bank help you get a head start on your new life in Qatar with a bank account for Expats


Making life easier for Expats


 

Commercial Bank specialises in services specifically for Expats to help simplify your transition. Our accounts combine premier banking services with concierge amenities to give you:

 
  • Remit money to your new account right away
  • Get Discounted Rides with Careem 
  • Free reward points worth up to QAR 1,500 on your credit card 
  • Free data and entertainment packages in partnership with Ooredoo
  • Discounts from Al Maha meet and greet services at Hamad International Airport
  • 10% discount on your driving lessons at Al Khebra Driving School
  • Shop now and pay later at IKEA, home furnishing store*
  • Premium mobile phone package, including QAR 300 off any handset & 3 months free television subscription (Sadara members only)
  • A dedicated Personal Relationship Manager to assist with all of your financial needs (Sadara members only)
     
*Visit www.cbq.qa/IKEA for further details.

 

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Account benefits

With our account for Expats, these services will be made available to you upon arrival. You can pack, prepare and travel with peace of mind knowing that Commercial Bank has taken care of all of your arrangements.

Sadara Privileged Banking
with round-the-clock
priority service
 
​Get connected with great
benefits from Ooredoo​
  
Discounted driving lessons
at Al Khebra Driving School
World-Class travel
rewards with Commercial Bank Rewards
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Get Discounted Rides with Careem

 

 
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Moving to Qatar - Account Opening Application

Take advantage of this best in class offer and we will help you get set up.

Salutation
 
Full Name (as in passport)
 
Nationality
 
Current Situation:

US Taxpayer Identification number:
 
Country of Birth
 
Date of Birth
     
Marital Status
 
Passport Number
 
Gender
Email Address
   
Address
 
 
City
 
Country
 
Mobile
 
Home
 
Primary Account Purpose


 
Income Source





 
 
Expected Monthly Deposits





Name to be displayed on debit card
 
Have you arrived in Qatar?
 

I accept terms, conditions and declaration

Frequently asked questions about Commercial Bank’s accounts for new Expats

  1. Is there a cost/fee for opening an account?
    There's no charge or fee associated with opening an account.
  2. What is the minimum balance required to open an account?
    The minimum balance required is QAR 4,000.
  3. If I want to close my account before one year, can I? If yes, how much is the charge?
    Your account can be closed at any time at no cost.
  4. What is the difference between a regular bank account and an account for those who are new to Qatar, and what are the benefits associated with each?
    Our bank account for those who are new to Qatar is specifically for expats who have yet to arrive in Qatar and those who have been in Qatar less than 3 months. Anyone in Qatar for more than 3 months will automatically qualify for a regular bank account. All qualified account applicants will receive a welcome kit and all benefits mentioned on this page.
 


 

 

 
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