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Kuwait 传统银行 In-branch required Residents only ★ 3.8
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Minimum depositBasic account opening from KD 10+; minimum salary for foreigners KD 400
Monthly feeBasic accounts usually have no monthly fee
Minimum balanceA minimum salary of KD 400 must be maintained (foreigners)
How to apply—
Processing timeAbout 3-5 business days
Institution typeTraditional Bank
Data baseline 2026-10. Editor-verified, but rules change — confirm with the official site before applying. Data transparency →

About this bank

Advantages

  • Largest bank, good branches and app
  • No monthly fee on basic
  • Foreigner salary-client friendly

Things to note

  • Non-residents without residency cannot open
  • Must keep minimum wage KD 400
  • Must visit in person

Documents required

  • Passport
  • Civil ID (iqama) residence permit
  • Employer sponsorship/salary proof

Non-residents must hold a Civil ID residence permit to open an account

Opening offers & benefits

Standing benefits

These are stable, standing account benefits (not time-limited) — available as long as you qualify:

No Monthly Fee
Bank offers change frequently by region and quarter. Checked 2026-10; follow the bank's official promo page.

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