Rewards for opening a new UAE bank account

Opening a new bank account? Here are three of the best rewards on new accounts in the UAE.

A sales assistant shows an Apple Watch. Chaiwat Subprasom / Reuters

Bonus Touchpoints with ADCB

Benefits: Customers opening a Millionaire Destiny Savings Account through ADCB's personal internet banking will receive four additional chances to win Dh1 million in the account's monthly draw. Applicants will also earn 15,000 bonus Touchpoints in the bank's reward programme. Points can be redeemed for shopping vouchers, air miles or to pay utility bills.

Beware of: The offer is valid until December 31.

Login and win at Emirates NBD

Benefits: Open a new online and mobile banking account with Emirates NBD and receive a chance to win cash prizes. Higher balances increase your odds of winning, with up to 50 winners selected in the drawing. Three will receive Dh25,000 and 47 will receive Dh2,000 each. The offer also applies to those applying for personal loans.

Beware of: The promotion ends on December 31.

An Apple watch or iPhone 6 with DIB

Benefits: Sign up three friends to become Aayan exclusive banking customers at Dubai Islamic Bank and receive an Apple Watch or an iPhone 6. To qualify for Aayan banking, customers must transfer a minimum salary of Dh35,000 or maintain a minimum balance of Dh350,000 in the account.

Beware of: Participants will receive their chosen Apple device 30 days from the last Aayan account opening date, provided all three accounts are active.

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