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Monday, October 17, 2016

How to Open a Bank Account in Al Rajhi Bank, Saudi Arabia – Step by Step Guide (Updated)

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Originally Posted on Wednesday, January 4, 2012:


  • After getting the reference number print that paper and go to the nearest branch of Al Rajhi Bank

  • While entering the bank take the token slip for New Account or Sales

  • Wait for your turn in front of Sales Counter

  • Upon your turn, give the staff person your
    • Reference number
    • Iqama
    • Copy of Passport
    • Address in KSA and Home Country
    • Your Mobile Number
    • Letter from the Company/Employer

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  • They will ask you different questions and would create an account for you and would provide you with your new account number.

  • The first 3 digits in your account number is the branch code. IBAN number is used for international transactions.

  • Take that account number and go back at the entrance to take the token slip for depositing money.

  • Wait in front of Deposit Counter and upon your turn, deposit 75 SR in your account. This is the fee for ATM card.

  • After that go to customer services counter and take the form for ATM card application.

  • After filling it return the form to customer services counter and follow their instructions.

  • After getting your ATM card and pin code, go to ATM machine outside and put your card in it and your pin code.

  • On the Menu, press on other operations till you see the option to change pin code. Use that option to change the pin code.

  • After that reinsert card and press other operations till you see ‘Enter you mobile number’ option on the menu.

  • Use that option to enter your mobile number and upon completion you should receive an SMS.

  • Upon receiving that SMS again go inside the bank on customer services counter and take the form for internet banking.

  • Fill it and return it on customer services counter and return from the bank.


  • Click on register and enter the required information. You would receive multiple SMS while completing this registration process. Compete this process for internet banking activation and that’s it.

Some KSA Banks related FAQ:

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30 comments:

  1. I HAVE TRIED TO REGISTER, 10 TIMES (WITHIN 10 MIN EACH TIME). IT NEVER GO BEYOND 7TH STEP. TOTAL OF 100 MINUTES WASTE IN MY LIFE. I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY? I DIDN'T RECEIVED ANY SMS TO MY MOBILE ALSO. PLEASE EXPLAIN IN DETAIL. SO THAT, OTHERS WILL BE BENEFITTED.

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  2. THNK U BROTHER NAUMAN.TODAY I HAVE MY ACCOUNT IN AL RAJHI BANK.AND IT IS JUST BECAUSE OF U.SINCE ONE WEEK I M FOLLOWING UR INSTRUCTION.AND AFTER 1 WEEK ANFTER ALL I M SUCCEED.THNKS ALOTE.JAZAQ ALLAH KHAIR.

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  3. numan bhai apna num dana kuch information lani ha..plzzz

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  4. the bank deducted 85 riyals from my accoubt,it means that the fee of the atm card?they didnt tell me that they will charge for that.

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    1. Check your e-statement online to confirm why these charges have been deducted.

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  5. I heard that some people saying letter from sponsor or employer is not necessary. And some other say it is necessary and mandatory. Can please clarify me on this issue.
    Thank you in advance.

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    1. In my case it was required but u can visit ur nearest branch and can get confirmation from customer services there

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    1. Hi John, you can apply for the credit card online once you have their account, the card is delivered to you through courier.

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    2. hi, thanks for immediate response, my concern was, I dont have yet an account in al rajhi bank, is it necessary to open an account or just a salary transfer from my company.

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    3. Unfortunately I don't have this info, I would recommend contacting bank for that, if u hav already found out this info then plz share

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  7. I don't have this information if they provide credit card without opening an account coz I applied for mine after opening the account and Credit Card fee was automatically deducted from my account. I would suggest to call their Customer Service Center to get this information.

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  8. thank you Nauman Khan.. Jazak Allahukair

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  9. what if i dont have noc letter ?

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    1. U can try, maybe they will accept, plz share ur experience after that

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  10. Hello! I tried to regester online to alraji bank and they ask card number and pin number and account number after is that normal? I didn't signed out But after 15mins it says successfully sign out.could u
    tell if its not going to be problem. just worry May be it was a scam site.

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    1. They should not ask for the pin number so it must be a scam website, don't proceed on that and report it to Al Rajhi Bank

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  11. Hello .. I completed my registration for a new online account and it's been 4 days now and I didn't receive any sms ?

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  12. Can we transfer money through Rakhi online to pakistan.What's your experience about the rates.

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    1. yes but 1st u hav to register the paki account by visiting Tahweel Al Rajhi branch. Rates r fine.

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  13. Dear Nauman what is the conversion rate if you shop in us dollars using alrajhi credit card..... is it 3.75 SAR or more

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    1. I just checked the conversion rate for last online transaction, it is 3.81 SAR

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  14. Dear Nauman, I have Tahweel alrajhi bank payroll. How can I open an account with Alrajhi bank

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    1. You can open an account using Al Rajhi Bank mobile app

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