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Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) is a commercial bank based in Abu Dhabi, UAE, established in 1985 through the merger of Emirates Commercial Bank, Federal Commercial Bank and Khaleej Commercial Bank. The bank is a publicly traded company and the Abu Dhabi government holds 65% of the shares through the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), with the remainder held by other institutions and individuals. ADCB occupies an important position in the UAE banking industry, with some of the highest asset size and market capitalization.
Scope of
ServicesADCB mainly serves the UAE market, with an extensive network of offline outlets and ATM distribution, covering all major cities in the UAE. In addition, the bank provides cross-border financial services through an international banking network to support global trade and investment operations.
Regulation &
ComplianceADCB is regulated by the Central Bank of the UAE and follows international banking standards. As one of the major banks in the UAE, it participates in a local deposit insurance scheme that ensures the safety of customer funds. In recent years, ADCB has performed well in terms of compliance and has not recorded significant breaches.
Financial
HealthADCB's financial performance was solid, with a significant increase in net profit in 2023. Key metrics include:
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non-performing loan ratio: maintained at a low level in the industry, indicating strong risk management capabilities.
Liquidity Coverage Ratio: Above regulatory requirements to ensure short-term solvency.
capital adequacy ratio: Basel III compliant, core capital adequacy ratio remains high.
Deposit & Loan products<
ul style="list-style-type: disc" type="discDeposits: Demand and time deposits and high-yield savings accounts are available at competitive interest rates. Specialty products such as large certificates of deposit (CDs) can meet the needs of different customers.
Loans: Covers home loans, car loans, and personal lines of credit, with interest rates fluctuating according to the customer's credit profile, and flexible repayment options are available.
list of common expenses
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transfer fee: Domestic transfer fee is low, and cross-border remittance fee varies depending on the route.
ATM interbank withdrawal fee: Free in partner networks, non-partner ATMs charge a fee.
Hidden Fee Reminder: Some accounts have a minimum balance requirement, and failure to meet the requirements may incur additional fees.
Account Management Fee: Some accounts charge a monthly fee, but it is waived for high-end customers.
digital service experienceADCB's
mobile banking app has a high rating on the App Store and Google Play, and its core features include:
face recognition login
real-time transfer and bill management
investment tool integration
AI customer service and
robo-advisorsIn addition, ADCB supports open banking APIs to facilitate third-party fintech integration.
customer service quality<
ul style="list-style-type: disc" type="disc">Service channels: Provide 24/7 phone support, online chat and social media customer service, and the response time is fast.
Complaint handling: The complaint rate is low, and the average resolution time is within the industry standard.
Multi-language support: In addition to Arabic, it supports multi-language services such as English, which is convenient for international customers.
safeguards
Security of funds: Protected by the UAE Deposit Insurance Scheme, with real-time transaction monitoring anti-fraud technology.
Data security: Passed international information security certification, and no major data breaches were reported.
featured services and differentiation<
ul style="list-style-type: disc" type="discsegment: Student accounts (no fees) and exclusive financial solutions for seniors.
high-net-worth services: Private banks have a high threshold and provide customized wealth management and global investment services.
Green Finance: Support ESG investment and launch sustainable financial products.
market position and accoladesADCB
is one of the leading commercial banks in the UAE, having won accolades such as "Best Digital Bank", "Best Retail Bank", etc., and maintain a stable position in the global bank rankings.













