This page compares 5 accounts available in Kuwait, listing minimum deposit, monthly fee, how to apply and non-resident eligibility one by one: 0 can be opened fully online, 0 explicitly accept non-residents, 0 have no minimum deposit. Click any account for the full document checklist, pros and cons and common rejection reasons.
Data updated 2026-10-01 · compiled from published bank terms
| Account | Region | Type | Minimum deposit | Monthly fee | How to apply | Non-residents | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NBK Express | Kuwait | Traditional Bank | 基础账户开户 KD 10+；外籍最低工资 KD 400 | 基础账户通常无月费 | Must visit | Not for non-residents | ★ 3.8 |
| Weyay Bank | Kuwait | Digital Bank | 开户 KD 10+；须持 Civil ID | 基础账户无月费 | Must visit | Not for non-residents | ★ 3.8 |
| KFH (Kuwait Finance House) | Kuwait | Traditional Bank | 开户 KD 10+；须持 Civil ID | 基础账户无月费 | Must visit | Not for non-residents | ★ 3.7 |
| Boubyan Bank | Kuwait | Traditional Bank | 开户 KD 10+；须持 Civil ID | 基础账户无月费 | Must visit | Not for non-residents | ★ 3.7 |
| Gulf Bank | Kuwait | Traditional Bank | 开户 KD 10+；须持 Civil ID | 基础账户无月费 | Must visit | Not for non-residents | ★ 3.7 |
None of the 5 accounts on this page is clearly open to non-residents. In practice you will normally need local residence, a local ID or a valid permit; check each account page for the exact requirements.
In most cases yes. None of the accounts on this page is fully online — expect a branch visit or a scheduled interview, or use a provider that supports remote onboarding.
Minimums vary widely — see the "Minimum deposit" column. Most accounts here require an opening deposit. Also watch the minimum balance and monthly fee; dormant accounts can incur charges.
It depends on the account: online accounts are usually approved within minutes to a few working days, while branch or manually reviewed accounts typically take 1 to 3 weeks. The "How to apply" column shows the channel for each account, and timings are on the individual pages.