BBK

BBK (Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait)BBK 巴林科威特银行

Bahrain 传统银行 In-branch required Permit holders ★ 3.9

Minimum depositCurrent account minimum balance BD 300 (approx. ¥5,730); Super Saver savings BD 20 (approx. ¥380)

Monthly feeMaintenance fee waived if the salary or balance threshold is met

Minimum balanceCurrent account BD 300; foreign-currency account minimum balance US$1,000 equivalent

How to apply—

Processing timeAbout 1-3 business days

Institution typeTraditional Bank

Data baseline 2026-10. Editor-verified, but rules change — confirm with the official site before applying. Data transparency →

About this bank

Long-established Bahraini retail bank with strong remittance and branch coverage
Foreign-currency current accounts in all major currencies
Super Saver savings account opens from just BD 20
Account live within 1–3 working days

Original CPR smart card
Passport with Bahrain or GCC residence permit
Salary certificate or payslip
Three months of bank statements; self-employed also need a Commercial Registration

Bring your CPR, passport and salary proof to a branch; the self-employed need a CR and 3 months of statements

These are stable, standing account benefits (not time-limited) — available as long as you qualify:

Bank offers change frequently by region and quarter. Checked 2026-10; follow the bank's official promo page.

Having documents ready lowers the chance of rejection; policies change, so confirm with the bank before applying.

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