Emirates NBD launches ‘advance account’

DUBAI / WAM

Emirates NBD, a leading bank in the region, announced the launch of ‘Advance Account’, which will enable employees of the bank’s payroll customers who are new to the UAE to receive their account number on the first day of employment. Commenting on the initiative, Suvo Sarkar, Senior EVP & Group Head – Retail Banking and Wealth Management said: “The UAE is home to among the world’s largest expatriate workforces and we are delighted to collaborate with our local payroll customers to provide their new employees a seamless start to life in the UAE. Having an account number from day one in the UAE will empower our customers, offering them convenience while saving valuable time. Advance Account raises the bar in terms of banking in the region and we are certain it will be well received.”