Help to select a bank.

westernindoha
By westernindoha

Dear all.

I am hesitating between 4 banks:
-QIB
-IBQ
-Khaliji
-QNB

My preference would go to QIB and IBQ as they are islamic but i am open to the 2 others if they are much better.

My typical use of bank:
-1 current account and no saving account or 2 current account
-1 debit card to get cash from ATM
-1 credit card to buy locally and on internet notably abroad
-I always make full payment hence I do not care about interest rate and all
-I won't take any loan.
-If there is some 0% over 6 months at electronic and furniture shop ...it is a plus
-if there is miles or discount on shop with the card it is a plus
-The minimum amount to keep on the account should be low
-Most common operations should be free
-Possibility to have a checkbook quickly

Considering this long but basic lists of needs, would you recommend me any bank?

Thanks in advance to all, (King of troll a.k.a Molten metal, please just ignore my post and keep your humor for yourself please)

By Commercial Bank• 7 Apr 2014 16:38
Rating: 4/5
Commercial Bank

Hello this is Commercial Bank :),

We offer cards which get you free access to hundreds of international airport lounges. What's more, you can earn frequent flyer miles whilst you spend, and they can be redeemed on any airline! We can also arrange a chequebook quickly, even before you arrive in Qatar. Visit: http://www.cbq.qa/EN/Personal/Tailored-Packages/Pages/New-to-Qatar.aspx

By morningdelight• 9 Jul 2013 16:04
morningdelight

agree with pizzahuts and knkr QNB is a brilliant bank!

By westernindoha• 29 Jun 2013 07:02
westernindoha

Ok, so QNB seems to be the best of normal bank.

What about islamic bank, any of you are using IBQ or QIB and got feedback about it?

By knkr• 28 Jun 2013 12:14
Rating: 5/5
knkr

I agree with pizzahuts. In QNB credit card is free. Check book you can get instantly through cheque book machine, if you have current account. Service is satisfactory.

In CBQ credit card is chargeable and there are hidden charges. They send credit card to account holders without any application, saying it is free. Actually first year it is free, second year onwards charges will be automatically deducted from the account.

By pizzahuts• 28 Jun 2013 10:58
Rating: 4/5
pizzahuts

IT IS THE ONLY BANK WHICH HAS AIRPORT BRANCH OPEN 24 HRS

IT IS THE ONLY BANK IN WHICH YOU CAN WITHDRAW QR 25,000

AT ONE TIME. OTHER BANKS HAVE WITHDRAWING LIMIT OF

QR 10,OOO. MANY BRANCHES ARE OPEN IN THE EVENING TIME SO IF UR BUZY IN MORNING IT WILL HELP U.

By bluepantherback2• 28 Jun 2013 10:58
Rating: 5/5
bluepantherback2

Both CBQ and QNB are fine. CBQ have their 0% interest on electronics, furniture etc. 6 months repayment - always used it even though I could pay the full amount

By Molten Metal• 28 Jun 2013 09:03
Molten Metal

OK ...

By Humbles• 28 Jun 2013 08:46
Humbles

indeed.

By Prize• 28 Jun 2013 08:38
Prize

Don't feel bad but take the hint.

By Prize• 28 Jun 2013 08:37
Prize

What is the reason to carry so much burden on your head ?

Ask any watchman it is so easy.

Is this your life's first bank account ?

By pf2010• 28 Jun 2013 08:30
Rating: 5/5
pf2010

Rate Commercial bank best on service and facilities..you earn points while using their credit card.use these points for air ticket booking and shopping...they do .have 0% schemes on credit card instalment buy...plus evening branches at malls..

By Enigma• 28 Jun 2013 07:22
Rating: 5/5
Enigma

as per my experienced I am not recommend any bank here in qatar.

Just choice any bank to received your salary and send home that all.

By Dilgeer• 28 Jun 2013 07:08
Rating: 4/5
Dilgeer

Commercial bank not bad

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