hi, i went to day to QNB asking for a credit card and they told me that they are not delivering credit card, personal and vehicle loan to expatriate anymore.
is any body heard something about it ???????
can we still stay in this country ????
Hey Apple sorry, i was already out whe you ask a question to me, ..No, i am telling generally, it is better to find out by self coz i myself doesnt really know the real story and if we just rely on what others said, one tells different from one, so better go find out by self. What ia am sure is credit cards are issued upon application even without account. And As long as one have salary in the bank, you can open an account without initial deposit.
The first time i came to Qatar 23 years ago, i don't have any money at all.. i just depend and contented of my food and lodging for free. Before, when they said all is free, it is really free.
"There's nothing we can do to change the past, if it teaches you a lesson profit from it then, forget it."
I've been in Qatar.... when a big villa can be rented at Qr5k and a 3b/r flat cost you around Qr1,500/....when my 1st mobile was Ericson, a size of an iron:( ....when my computer was Pentium-2....when there is no other mall than the Mall....when the tallest building that time was Salam Plaza....when almost every seconds an empty orange cab passby you...and when I took a taxi and driver will take route at West bay (now City Center), then I felt like to weewee coz am too scared, it was desert! ahhh those were the days, Indeed sweet days!
it s the only country were a bank work with your many because your salary is transferred there, but when you ask for a credit card !!! they make this kind of segregation between expatriate and local resident. without even asking about your salary.
are you saying we are stupid? Of course we have money, but not that much as you think. And since everything will be provided by our company, we don't need that much money!
And do come to reality, maybe you should stand at the airport's arrival area and ask all people coming in Doha if they have money or not? Then, it's you're move to allow them or not? Now tell me, who is stupid?
"dgoodrebel will always be the rebellious good one"
Yes! there are some "stupid" who came to Qatar having less of the said amount in their pocket. And 10yrs ago... I was one of them, coz my company provide us everything though 1st salary came after 3 months time but Seniors/Management are kind hearted to arrange us for a start. And NOT all companies are the same us mine *sad facts*
So, expats coming to Qatar for work these days must either be "Rich Enough" to have Qr5k pocketmoney or "Stupid Enough"! :D
I can hardly imagine that anyone would be stupid enough to get on a plane and move to another country without at least the equivalent of QAR 5,000 or even QAR3,000 in their pockets. Would anyone seriously just come here with no money whatsoever?
If they do, they're an idiot for assuming that until they get paid they won't need any money.
QR5000 according to The Peninsula, but then they also seem to think that banks here aren't affected by the financial crisis; http://www.qatarliving.com/node/304058
To open Savings Account definitely needs a certain amount to deposit but how is it possible for a Current Account when an employee have just landed and started for work? Unless his company lend him the required amount as an advance fees to open a Current Account? But, not all companies provide advance salary?
Hmmm.. very prudent to shore up its security measures and be more vigilant in its credit risk assessments.
While chatting with someone just now, I just heard that a number of people incurred huge debts to the tune of around QR250k each and then fled the country. They weren't caught at the airport as the bank's monitoring system (not referring to QNB but another bank) which unfortunately, did not track the amounts owing, or rather, tracked them too late. Hmmm...
HEY GUY WE HAVE SAME PROBLEM STAY BY FORCE OTHEREWISE BECAUSE WE NEED. WHO IS THE CHARITABBLE PERSON WILL LEND YOU WITHOUT EXCHANGE MEAN EVEN CLOSE FREIND WILL CHARGE YOU FOR INTEREST THE LOWEST INTEREST IS 5 PERCENT EVEN FROM THIER OWN POCKET , UMMMMMMMMMMMMM NOT REAL FREIND. I HVA FALSE FRENDS AROUND ME HEHE LENDING MONEY BUT BIGGGGGGGGGGGGG INTEREST
This past few weeks, bec. of global crisis and alot of companies lay-offs expat workers is the reason why they tighten the banks belt rendering loans. Imagine yourself with a big loan and your company had given you a month to go back home, how would you settle your debts? Well, for your own good and with the banks safety,it is better not to take one.
"There's nothing we can do to change the past, if it teaches you a lesson profit from it then, forget it."
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Drac, its a big joke....MM was in Doha for 23yrs!!!!! compared to 10yrs!!! you gotta be kiddin son :P
Elow...MM;)
if i am your missin' bro, i want to introduce you our mother: APPLE! :)
Drac, you mean, your one of my missing bros???? Ola!
"There's nothing we can do to change the past, if it teaches you a lesson profit from it then, forget it."
are you my immortal sisters?
23yrs in Qatar??? whew! that's toooo long dear, I think i'm still in my elementary school:))))
:D
.huh, 23 years in Qatar?
.
Hey Apple sorry, i was already out whe you ask a question to me, ..No, i am telling generally, it is better to find out by self coz i myself doesnt really know the real story and if we just rely on what others said, one tells different from one, so better go find out by self. What ia am sure is credit cards are issued upon application even without account. And As long as one have salary in the bank, you can open an account without initial deposit.
The first time i came to Qatar 23 years ago, i don't have any money at all.. i just depend and contented of my food and lodging for free. Before, when they said all is free, it is really free.
"There's nothing we can do to change the past, if it teaches you a lesson profit from it then, forget it."
Apple thats really interesting.
Surprised?
I've been in Qatar.... when a big villa can be rented at Qr5k and a 3b/r flat cost you around Qr1,500/....when my 1st mobile was Ericson, a size of an iron:( ....when my computer was Pentium-2....when there is no other mall than the Mall....when the tallest building that time was Salam Plaza....when almost every seconds an empty orange cab passby you...and when I took a taxi and driver will take route at West bay (now City Center), then I felt like to weewee coz am too scared, it was desert! ahhh those were the days, Indeed sweet days!
Apple ...you been in Qatar 10 years....wow thats a long time!
rami-leb Qr 5000 or equivalent.... may be you are talking about 1st Class/Business class Passengers.
it s the only country were a bank work with your many because your salary is transferred there, but when you ask for a credit card !!! they make this kind of segregation between expatriate and local resident. without even asking about your salary.
MR WISE GUY (?????????????? )
"dgoodrebel will always be the rebellious good one"
are you saying we are stupid? Of course we have money, but not that much as you think. And since everything will be provided by our company, we don't need that much money!
And do come to reality, maybe you should stand at the airport's arrival area and ask all people coming in Doha if they have money or not? Then, it's you're move to allow them or not? Now tell me, who is stupid?
"dgoodrebel will always be the rebellious good one"
Yes! there are some "stupid" who came to Qatar having less of the said amount in their pocket. And 10yrs ago... I was one of them, coz my company provide us everything though 1st salary came after 3 months time but Seniors/Management are kind hearted to arrange us for a start. And NOT all companies are the same us mine *sad facts*
So, expats coming to Qatar for work these days must either be "Rich Enough" to have Qr5k pocketmoney or "Stupid Enough"! :D
I can hardly imagine that anyone would be stupid enough to get on a plane and move to another country without at least the equivalent of QAR 5,000 or even QAR3,000 in their pockets. Would anyone seriously just come here with no money whatsoever?
If they do, they're an idiot for assuming that until they get paid they won't need any money.
heard it from a friend! perhaps, because of the global financial crisis.. They need to be so sure with the effect of it.
Make Love... Not War!
QR5000 according to The Peninsula, but then they also seem to think that banks here aren't affected by the financial crisis; http://www.qatarliving.com/node/304058
The minimums now seem to be 3000QR for a savings account, 4500QR for a current account.
Restricting access to banking is bound to lead to increased theft.
Here's the story for you; http://www.thepeninsulaqatar.com/Display_news.asp?section=Local_News&month=December2008&file=Local_News2008122215240.xml
I'm going make a separate post about it, just because the first line of that report is hilarious;
To open Savings Account definitely needs a certain amount to deposit but how is it possible for a Current Account when an employee have just landed and started for work? Unless his company lend him the required amount as an advance fees to open a Current Account? But, not all companies provide advance salary?
Absolutely surprising! :0
Hardly surprising given the current economic situation. I read also that you now have to have a minimum deposit to open a current or savings account.
oooppss, i think i smell a catfight brewing.....
Wouldn't mind me asking your recent comment,... is that for me?:)
Hmmm.. very prudent to shore up its security measures and be more vigilant in its credit risk assessments.
While chatting with someone just now, I just heard that a number of people incurred huge debts to the tune of around QR250k each and then fled the country. They weren't caught at the airport as the bank's monitoring system (not referring to QNB but another bank) which unfortunately, did not track the amounts owing, or rather, tracked them too late. Hmmm...
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Don't want no drama,
No, no drama, no, no, no, no drama
Why not find it by yourself? One talk the other talk, while the story pass from the other, it is mistakenly said...
"There's nothing we can do to change the past, if it teaches you a lesson profit from it then, forget it."
They ONLY grant personal loan to expats having salary of Qr10k above.
well if that's true about the hsbc, do u know what the prerequisites are to avail the credit card?
Kick it or bite it. But that is not me...and don't think to ask me,,,i won't lend you...but if you lend me some, appreciate it HE HE!
If you are desperately needing it, Hsbc giving credit cards even without account with them,, Hurry!
"There's nothing we can do to change the past, if it teaches you a lesson profit from it then, forget it."
in few days will stop paying you salary too.
even if it's true, im not even bothered by it....there are plenty other banks in Doha...
HEY GUY WE HAVE SAME PROBLEM STAY BY FORCE OTHEREWISE BECAUSE WE NEED. WHO IS THE CHARITABBLE PERSON WILL LEND YOU WITHOUT EXCHANGE MEAN EVEN CLOSE FREIND WILL CHARGE YOU FOR INTEREST THE LOWEST INTEREST IS 5 PERCENT EVEN FROM THIER OWN POCKET , UMMMMMMMMMMMMM NOT REAL FREIND. I HVA FALSE FRENDS AROUND ME HEHE LENDING MONEY BUT BIGGGGGGGGGGGGG INTEREST
This past few weeks, bec. of global crisis and alot of companies lay-offs expat workers is the reason why they tighten the banks belt rendering loans. Imagine yourself with a big loan and your company had given you a month to go back home, how would you settle your debts? Well, for your own good and with the banks safety,it is better not to take one.
"There's nothing we can do to change the past, if it teaches you a lesson profit from it then, forget it."
Crisis has arrrriiiiiiiiiiiveeeeeed.......
:-)
didnt heard about. Are you sure? Maybe it is not for all expats, but they think you are a risky one.
War looking for peace,
is like fornication looking for virginity.
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That is good, nobody will take load and come in debt.