Blocked off your credit limit from your account??? Surely that defeats the object of having a CC?? If somone has that money in their account then there isn't much need for a CC?? Thanks for the heads up on that - we won't be using HSBC!

So as soon as our current account is open we can apply for a CC? That sounds pretty good! If we did have to give a security cheque, how much would it be approx? Also how does the process work? EG, in Uk obviously all sorts of credit checks (which always stresses me out!!!) Here in Saudi, it was just based on your salary etc - is that how it works in Qatar?

Thanks again
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