
A List of banks in Riyadh. Also requirements for opening a bank account and acquiring a credit card.
- Al Rajhi Bank
- Riyad bank
- Bank Al Jazir
- Bank AlBilad
- Arab Bank: Al Arabi Investment Company (AB Invest)
- SABB, The Saudi British Bank , Saudi Arabia
- Samba
- HSBC Saudi Arabia Limited, Saudi Arab
- Western Union – Money Transfer
- Banque Saudi Fransi
- BANK MUSCAT
- Emirates Bank Saudi Arabia
- Saudi Hollandi Bank
- Bahraini Saudi Bank

Opening a bank account (General):
- Iqama (I.D.)
- Copy of your passport
- Place of residence.
Alrajhi Conditions to receive credit card
- Saudi nationals only
- Ages between 18 and 60
- Must have a current account at the bank
- Must transfer his salary to the bank
- Minimum monthly income of SR 3,000
- The customer’s employer should be approved by the bank
- The customer shouldn’t be on the black list of SAMA system
SAMBA Required Documents to acquire Credit Card
- For Saudis: a clear and enlarged copy of ID cards.
- For non-Saudis: a clear copy of Iqama and passport with full address in home country.
- For individuals with salaries: letter from employer stating date of employment, current position and monthly income.
- For self-employed individuals: bank statement for the last 3 months.
- For non-Samba account holders: a copy of any of the following; other bank Credit Card photocopy, or letter of Employment.
- For supplementary applicants: copy of ID or passport.
- For Samba Mobily customers, attach a copy of your Mobily post paid bill or signed post paid application form with your application.
- In exceptional cases, you may submit additional documents as per the bank’s requirement.



February 5th, 2009 @ admin
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