Al Rayan Bank current accounts review
If you’re looking for a Sharia-compliant bank account, find out whether the accounts on offer from Al Rayan could be right for you.
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Al Rayan Bank focuses on banking activities that are in keeping with the ethical values of Islam. It offers a range of banking products, including current accounts, home finance products and savings accounts.
Al Rayan offers 3 different types of current accounts for its customers: a personal current account, a business current account and a premier current account.
This is a straightforward everyday bank account that does not charge or pay any interest, in keeping with the rules and laws of Islam. Funds deposited into the account will be administered in accordance with Sharia principles. The account comes with a debit card and a cheque book.
No profit is paid on the account and your money is invested ethically. This means it will be invested in Sharia-compliant goods and services and not in alcohol or tobacco. You’ll need to pay at least £500 into the account to open it and it also comes with a debit card and cheque book.
This is an account suitable for those who have at least £500,000 in savings or investments with Al Rayan Bank or who have a joint/sole annual income of at least £100,000 (this must be paid into your account) or who have home finance of £500,000 or more.
With the premier account, you’ll benefit from a “dedicated relationship manager” who will be fluent in Arabic and experienced in Islamic banking. The account has a monthly fee of £20, but this will be waived if you hold at least £50,000 on deposit with Al Rayan Bank or you are a Home Purchase Plan customer.
There are several benefits to opening a current account with Al Rayan:
You can apply for an Al Rayan Bank account online, by post or by popping into one of its branches. Non-UK residents must apply in branch with their documents.
You’ll need to show both proof of identity, such as a passport or driving licence, and proof of address, such as a utility bill or bank statement.
Note that if you do not hold a UK passport and your main residence is not in the UK, you will have to pay a £20 monthly account maintenance fee. This will be waived if you hold at least £50,000 on deposit or if you are a Home Purchase Plan Premier customer.
Yes, Al Rayan Bank is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and PRA. Deposits held with the bank will be protected under the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS).
This means that up to £85,000 of your money will be protected in the event the bank goes bust. If this were to happen, you could make a claim to the FSCS and get your money back.
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For those looking for a Sharia-compliant bank account, whether for personal use or business use, Al Rayan is well worth considering. Thanks to its fee-free foreign transactions, its accounts could be particularly beneficial if you regularly travel overseas. The bank’s mobile app also makes it easy to bank on the go 24/7.
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