Credit cards for expats - Bahrain - Bahrain forum

Credit cards for expats - Bahrain

Member since 01 December 2021

AtillaSencanNew member08 March 2022 09:01:22

Hello everyone,

I moved to Bahrain 2 months ago. I applied for a credit card in Ahli United, but they informed me that they issue credit cards to expats after they finish 2 years with their employer. Since the same procedure was much easier in Qatar - I got my credit card directly after my first salary - I was wondering if there is any expat-friendlier bank in Bahrain, which would be able to issue me a credit card earlier? Thank you in advance for your advice and have a great day!

XTang Bahrain/UAE/KSA Expert

Member since 22 April 2014

XTangBahrain/UAE/KSA Expert08 March 2022 09:20:06

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I think it is an Ahli bank issue and maybe also linked to the company you work in and your salary.聽 As an example, I got my card from HSBC even before I got my first salary.

Try other banks - no such thing as expat friendly.聽 They are businesses and want to make money from everyone .

AtillaSencan New member

Member since 01 December 2021

AtillaSencanNew member10 March 2022 06:13:38

Ahli United didnt聽 ask for my papers, they directly informed me on phone that eighter my company has to be on their list, which is not the case, or I have to reside in Bahrain for at least for 2 years in order to apply. As another option they offered me to deposit the amount which will be my actual credit card limit.

So will try with HSBC as per your suggestion as well as with the banks my company works with. Thank you once again!