First month in Saudi - salary payment (no Iqama) - Saudi Arabia forum

adamc419 · 2019-11-25T12:29:38+01:00

Discover practical solutions for salary payments in Saudi Arabia without an Iqama. Explore options for receiving funds, including cheque insights.

First month in Saudi - salary payment (no Iqama)

adamc419 New member

Member since 12 September 2019

adamc419New member25 November 2019 10:29:38

I have recently arrived in Saudi and started work. For my first payments (as I can't open a local account until I've got my Iqama) I have the option of being paid directly to my UK bank account or receiving a cheque, both in SAR. My bank will have a max charge of 拢7 for this transaction but the exchange rate they will give me will be unfavorable. Anyone had to get round this, what options do I have if being paid by cheque?

fadiserhal Member

Member since 29 October 2018

fadiserhalMember25 November 2019 11:30:26

The only option you have around a cheque, is to have someone cash it for you. I don't think Saudi Banks will let you cash it based on your passport only. I might be wrong though, so other opinions might be useful.

XTang Bahrain/UAE/KSA Expert

Member since 22 April 2014

XTangBahrain/UAE/KSA Expert25 November 2019 11:46:15

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Most people get the cheque issued in someone's name and have it cashed to get the money handed over to them.聽 Banks most probably will not cash it if it is in your name and you don't have an Iqama yet.