This page compares 5 accounts available in Bahrain, listing minimum deposit, monthly fee, how to apply and non-resident eligibility one by one: 1 can be opened fully online, 0 explicitly accept non-residents, 4 have no minimum deposit. Click any account for the full document checklist, pros and cons and common rejection reasons.
Data updated 2026-10-01 · compiled from published bank terms
| Account | Region | Type | Minimum deposit | Monthly fee | How to apply | Non-residents | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ila Bank | Bahrain | Digital Bank | 无开户门槛、无月费、无最低工资转入要求 | BHD 0，无工资转入门槛 | Online | Not for non-residents | ★ 4.2 |
| National Bank of Bahrain | Bahrain | Traditional Bank | 基础往来账户无最低余额要求；Al Mumayaz 储蓄户需 BD 2,000（约 ¥38,200） | 基础账户免费，高端档按费率表 | Must visit | Conditional | ★ 4 |
| BBK (Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait) | Bahrain | Traditional Bank | 往来账户最低余额 BD 300（约 ¥5,730）；Super Saver 储蓄户 BD 20（约 ¥380） | 满足工资或余额门槛可免账户管理费 | Must visit | Conditional | ★ 3.9 |
| Ahli United Bank | Bahrain | Traditional Bank | 无公开首存门槛，按产品与工资转入个案约定 | 满足工资转入通常可免月费 | Must visit | Conditional | ★ 3.8 |
| Standard Chartered Bahrain | Bahrain | Traditional Bank | 无公开首存门槛，按客户关系与资产规模个案评估 | 达标可免，否则按费率表 | Must visit | Conditional | ★ 3.8 |
None of the 5 accounts on this page is open to non-residents without conditions, but 4 accept foreigners who meet extra requirements (BBK (Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait), National Bank of Bahrain, Ahli United Bank) — typically a valid visa or residence permit, and usually an in-branch visit. See each account page for details.
Not necessarily. 1 of the 5 accounts can be opened fully online (ila Bank), with no branch visit; the remaining 4 still require a branch visit or an appointment. Online opening depends on whether your documents pass automated checks.
Minimums vary widely — see the "Minimum deposit" column. 4 account(s) have no minimum deposit, so you need not fund on day one. Also watch the minimum balance and monthly fee; dormant accounts can incur charges.
It depends on the account: online accounts are usually approved within minutes to a few working days, while branch or manually reviewed accounts typically take 1 to 3 weeks. The "How to apply" column shows the channel for each account, and timings are on the individual pages.