How Joyous Would Life Be If by Just Saving Your Funds in An Account, You Could Get Returns on Them in A Sharia Compliant Manner?
Albilad account makes this dream come true. All customers of Bank Albilad can open this account to save money (either in SAR or USD), manage their funds in a more convenient manner, and earn monthly profits based on a account balance you maintain with Bank Albilad. It’s a first of its kind in the kingdom, with the ability to manage the account through
Albilad Net,
Albilad App,
Albilad Phone, as well as Albilad ATMs through the account debit card.
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What Are the Features of Albilad Account?
Here’s an overview of what you can expect from the Albilad sub account:
- A flexible bank account which offers regular returns.
- Sharia compliant investment account.
- The minimum qualifying amount for profit sharing is only SR 20,000 for account in Saudi Riyal, and USD 50,000 for account in USD.
- Customers can withdraw cash at any time through their mada debit card.
- Periodic account statement facility.
- Track and manage accounts through Albilad electronic channels.
- Cash and cheque deposits from all branches of the bank.
- Transfer cash internally, locally, and internationally.
- Buying and selling of currencies.
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Terms and Conditions - Customers cannot warrant profits if the balance in their Albilad account falls below SR 20,000 for account in Saudi Riyal, or USD 50,000 for account in USD anytime during the month. In such a case, the speculation contract of the customer is revoked. Meanwhile, remaining balance is considered current account transaction.
- For gaining profits, customers must deposit cash in their account at the start of the month
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FAQs
What documents are required to open an Albilad account?
Documents needed for opening an Albilad account are the following:
- For Saudi - proof of valid identification is required in the form of their national identity card
- For non-Saudis - their Iqama and passport are required.
- For entities - the commercial register with documents proving the identity of owner or representatives of the entity.
How the profit is calculated and distributed?
Profits are distributed every month. Expected return on the Albilad account is according to the return of Albilad treasury and corporate stock speculations.
Example for Albilad account in SAR
Segment minimum amount SAR
| 20,000 SAR
| 300,000 SAR
| 2,000,000 SAR
| Profit participation Rate
| 30%
| 40%
| 60%
| Previous Average Revenue
| 0.22%
| 0.30%
| 0.45%
| Average Number of month days
| 30
| 30
| 30
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Calculation of profits participation: (minimum balance during the month X number of month days X revenue on Albilad account depends on account segment) / (36,000).
The past performance of the Albilad Account does not reflect future performance, and the product is a Shariah Mudaraba, subject to profit and loss.
Example for Albilad account in USD
Segment minimum amount USD
| 50,000 USD
| 1،500،000 USD
| 5،000،000
USD
| Profit participation Rate
| 30%
| 40%
| 50%
| Previous Average Revenue
| 0.22%
| 0.30%
| 0.38%
| Average Number of month days
| 30
| 30
| 30
| The amount returned to the customer account
| 9.51 USD
| 380.30 USD
| 1,584.59 USD
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Calculation of profits participation: (minimum balance during the month X number of month days X revenue on Albilad account depends on account segment) / (36,000).
The past performance of the Albilad Account does not reflect future performance, and the product is a Shariah Mudaraba, subject to profit and loss.
Currency
| SAR
| USD
| Minimum Deposit Amount
| 20,000
| 50,000
| Maturity in Years*
| Not Applicable
| Not Applicable
| AER**
| Not Applicable
| Not Applicable
| Number of Withdrawals Permitted in the 1st Year***
| No maximum withdrawal limit
| No maximum withdrawal limit
| Number of Withdrawals Permitted in the 2st Year
| No
maximum withdrawal limit
| No
maximum withdrawal limit
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*Maturity in Years: The Gregorian calendar is the date of maturity
*AER: Profit per month will be computed on the basis of the minimum balance during a Gregorian month,Provided that the account balance during the month is not less than SAR 20,000 or $ 50,000
***Number of Withdrawals : Without affecting the right of the Customer to make withdrawals or deposits and/or any other transactions
What are the limitations of an Albilad account?
Since the current account forms the foundation of your relationship with Albilad, there are a few restrictions on this account:
- Linking with Tadawul trading account and Investment account through Albilad capital
- Albilad credit card requests
- Requests for any financing products
- Wakalah account transactions
- Corporate products
- Safe deposit boxes
- Issuance of a debit card for the USD account.
- Request a checkbook for Al Bilad USD account
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