which bank would you prefer to start an account???

Not Standard Chartered for sure, The worst ever.

HSBC

al khaliji...i tested

Dear,

without the company letter you can only open a saving account (with approx around QR500 as a starter deposit). All the expat require a company letter to open a current account.

please give a try to CBQ (2nd largest local bank in Qatar)...website www.cbq.com.qa and if you require help PM and will try to assist you.

thanx alot 4 the quick reply friends...I would like to know whether we can start an account with passport copy,Qatar ID,photo....Can we start an account without company's letter??

Soniya, Money remittance is not the only service provided by Banks... I will never recommend Doha Bank... The worst customer care... I suggest QNB or Ahli..

I use both DOHA BANK and MASHREQ bank...Doha bank is quite good in service when you want to remit your money to your home land..

It is better to open the account with those banks which has your company accounts. Else, you will be charged for transferring salary on a monthly basis.

ie; suppose your company is holding an account with Doha Bank and you have opened an account with Ahli Bank, you will be charged QR.25 for salary transfer every month.

The documents needed is your Passport Copies &

Your ID Copy

any bank will do

I believe QNB has the best banking services, but perhaps not the most suitable interest rates or offers. You call any bank for required docuemtns to open an account.

IBQ

To open an account you need Salary Certificate and Iqama copy with ID copy or passport copy.

Open an account with QIIB or QIB, if you take personnal loan or car loan.. there interest rate is very low compare to other banks.

If you are looking for good service then go for QNB.

Can't say with authority but I would guess that it is best to open an account with a bank that has a presence in your own home town.