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Hello Ruphali :), If you pay your mobile phone bill or your Kahramaa bill (electricity and water) online each month, we will give you two free international transfers online every month. Please contact us whenever you have a query, on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommercialbankQatar

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and we will gladly assist you. Thank you

Hi Commercial Bank.

as per URL - http://www.lifeinqatar.com/en/article/banking-services/post-arrival/complimentary-international.html

but I never got chance for three month free transfer.. it was charged.

Hello this is Commercial Bank :),

you can open an account for you before you even come to Qatar, we will organise your chequebooks and bank cards. We will even provide you with a free handset and SIM card on arrival so you can stay in contact with everyone! Visit http://www.cbq.qa/EN/Personal/Tailored-Packages/Pages/New-to-Qatar.aspx

Hello, we would like to know which Bank did you end up choosing?

CBQ have set a up a new to Doha account which you can set up before you even come here along with your cards on arrival to Doha they also supply a sim card for you, not much help to me now I am here but very good for anyone you know coming here.

depends on your needs but for an expat with international fund transfers etc I would say HSBC. For pure domestic use QNB is not bad but they don't really seen catered for expats.

thread!

Commercial Bank and QNB are better....

Dont go to "Mashreq Bank"..................

Opt the bank in which Ur company has account. or check whether Ur company is listed in the approved list of the bank you choose, so later no problem for credit facilities.

Doha Bank is the best in terms of money transfer..Online transfer for any amount just for SR10 transfer charges..exchange rates are also good..

ONE LETTER FROM YOUR EMPLOYER

PASSPORT COPY

ACCOUNT IS DONE :)

for more details send pm

GOOD LUCK IN QATAR

You can open a savings account without RP at Ahli Bank. But they require a letter from a Bank in your country, confirming your bank account.

Yes visit a branch or just fill the form on line and you will be up and running in no time!!

@ Magsies..

So from what i understand, i can open an accunt before i have an RP ? My RP is in process and hence i ask the question as i want to open a bank account...

Thanks !!

Agree and the new account allows you to open account from overseas so you can have it when you arrive before you get rp

What I like about CBQ is that they respond to enquiries very efficiantly. No place is free of mistakes but the good thing about CBQ is their quick responce.

Their offers are also great and very rewarding.

CBQ have a expat account which they have just opened which has been great for me

check ur pm

Thanks brother !!

Whats the best way to contact you ?

once ur RP is done then let me know...will guide you accordingly...:)

@ Boxbe

I understand that. I am talking once i get the RP. People tell me it takes about 10 days to get a cheque book which i think is a lot of time. I am fairly new here and am notsure in which bank does the sponser hold an account.

that is the problem...no bank will open an account until and unless you have an RP or ID card...until and unless u dont do your RP then how can you get ur wife then...btw who is your sponsor and ur company account is under which bank

@ Boxbe

Well, i am just waiting for my RP and dont wanna waste time in deciding on the bank. From the advice it seems most people are goin with CBQ. Your help will be appreciated. Basically, i want a cheque book ASAP so that i can sign a contract for the house and get my wife ASAP :)

very well said...Any islamic bank..iam with kookie or i second after the comment of kookie...however CBQ is a good bank too :)...any help you want for CBQ bank please PM me :)

Any Islamic bank. Had bad XP w/ CBQ, very bad bank.

Commercial Bank of Qatar is the best bank in Qatar.

Login to the website for more details.

http://www.cbq.qa/EN/Personal/Bank-Accounts/Pages/default.aspx

QNB is now strongest bank in the world

http://dohanews.co/post/49438355258/bloomberg-qatar-beats-out-singapore-as-home-of-worlds

Any bank other than Doha Bank ;)

Commercial Bank

- Credit / Debit card facilities

- Customer Care services

- Promotional services

- Bank Loans facilities, etc.

I recommend that you visit the nearest banks and gather all info.it'll just take you a couple of days to arrive at the decision.

The best bank in Qatar for you would be the one that fits in your requirements.I suggest you visit the major banks here, and approach the Customer Relations person there to guide you with the facilities the bank offers. They include:

-Current Accounts facilities

-Savings Account facilities

- Money Transfer (However, I highly recommend using the bank transfer only in emergency cases. There are money transfer agents which offer better exchange rates, and lower service fees)

- Tie-ups with any bank in your home country to ease transfers

Commercial bank/IBQ