Banks with online account opening: United Arab Emirates 2026 (7)

Banks with online account opening from our ranking (United Arab Emirates), in Score order. New customers can open an account without visiting a branch. Check who qualifies: remote opening may depend on residence or need a video call.

Banks in the United Arab Emirates 2026: a ranking built on verified facts

  1. 1

    Emirates NBD

    73/100
    Licensed since
    1963
    Deposit protection
    Not verified
    Agency rating
    Not verified
    • Wide range of products for private customers
    • Long track record as a licensed bank
    • Publishes annual reports
    • Has a mobile app
  2. 2

    Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB)

    73/100
    Licensed since
    Not verified
    Deposit protection
    Not verified
    Agency rating
    Yes
    • Wide range of products for private customers
    • Holds its own current rating from a recognised agency
    • Publishes annual reports
    • Has a mobile app
  3. 3

    Mashreq

    70/100
    Licensed since
    1967
    Deposit protection
    Not verified
    Agency rating
    Not verified
    • Wide range of products for private customers
    • Long track record as a licensed bank
    • Publishes annual reports
    • Has a mobile app
  4. 4

    Dubai Islamic Bank

    70/100
    Licensed since
    1975
    Deposit protection
    Not verified
    Agency rating
    Not verified
    • Wide range of products for private customers
    • Long track record as a licensed bank
    • Publishes annual reports
    • Has a mobile app
  5. 6

    Emirates Islamic

    60/100
    Licensed since
    2004
    Deposit protection
    Not verified
    Agency rating
    Not verified
    • Wide range of products for private customers
    • Publishes annual reports
    • Has a mobile app
    • New customers can open an account without visiting a branch
  6. 7

    First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB)

    60/100
    Licensed since
    Not verified
    Deposit protection
    Not verified
    Agency rating
    Yes
    • Wide range of products for private customers
    • Holds its own current rating from a recognised agency
    • Publishes annual reports
    • Has a mobile app
  7. 8

    HSBC UAE

    58/100
    Licensed since
    1946
    Deposit protection
    Not verified
    Agency rating
    Not verified
    • Wide range of products for private customers
    • Long track record as a licensed bank
    • Has a mobile app
    • New customers can open an account without visiting a branch