Sterling Bank Account

A personal current account, offering full banking facilities and free currency conversion via links to our Euro Bank Account and US Dollar Bank Account.

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  • A contactless Visa Debit Card is available – a quick and secure method of buying goods and services at home and abroad.
  • No annual or monthly account fees.
  • Unlimited free day-to-day transactions each month.
  • No currency conversion commission/charges are applied when transferring money between a Sterling Bank Account, Euro Bank Account and US Dollar Bank Account, when held under the same customer number.
  • Minimum opening balance of Dhs5,000.

Eligibility

Apply via your accountant or financial adviser.

Please note that we will not open the account without the correct value of deposit being received and will write to you to request the correct value of deposit if it is not supplied with your application.

Up to four joint account holders.

Account holders must be 18 or older.

All Diamond Microfinance current accounts are subject to status.

This account is subject to availability and may be withdrawn from sale at any time without notice.

More information

  • Open an account in three to five days, with no appointment needed.
  • The account can be managed online, by phone or by post.
  • Day-to-day debit transactions on this account are: Visa Debit Card transactions, including recurring transactions; cheque withdrawals; cash machine withdrawals; standing orders; Direct Debits; bill payments and electronic payments. For details of other transactions which incur charges, for example CHAPS, please refer to our Banking Tariff and Fee Information Document.

Interest rates

Rates may vary and are correct as at 31 August 2018. Interest rates are variable. If interest is payable it is calculated daily and credited quarterly.

Sterling Bank Account - Dhs Dirhams

Balance Gross % p.a. AER % p.a.
Dhs5,000+ 0.00% 0.00%

The gross rate is the interest rate we pay where no income tax has been deducted.

AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if we paid interest and added it to your account each year.

    How to apply

    Please contact your financial adviser or intermediary if you wish to apply for an account with Diamond Microfinance. If you don't have a financial adviser or intermediary, please contact us on to discuss your options.

    Step 1:Read and save the following documents:

    Although you should apply via your financial adviser or intermediary we have provided the relevant documentation required for an application. It's important that you fully understand the account, interest rates and the relevant Terms and Conditions before submitting an application.

    View the interest rate for the account you would like to apply for

    Step 2:Please contact your financial adviser or intermediary:

    Please contact your financial adviser or intermediary to discuss opening the account and completing an application form.

    If you don't have a financial adviser or intermediary, please contact us on to discuss your options.

    Once your financial adviser or intermediary has sent in your application, it will usually be processed within 5 days of us receiving it, as long as the application form is completed correctly and accompanied by all required documents. Application forms we receive which are incorrect or incomplete will be automatically returned.

    Literature downloads

    Account Fact Sheets

    Application Forms

    Additional important literature about your account

    Fee Information Documents

    Terms and Conditions

    Renewal Mandate

    Account Switching Documents

    Statement of Lender & Borrower Responsibilities

    Literature downloads

    Account Fact Sheets

    Application Forms

    Additional important literature about your account

    Fee Information Documents

    Terms and Conditions

    Account Switching Documents

    Statement of Lender & Borrower Responsibilities

    Why choose Diamond Microfinance?

    We have decades of experience working in the Canada, aiming to deliver a high level of customer service whenever you need help.

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