UAE visitors can now open digital bank accounts in minutes with new 'Tourist Identity' initiative

Visitors to the UAE can now open digital bank accounts within minutes using a new 'Tourist Identity' initiative launched on Wednesday, authorities said.

The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE), in collaboration with the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) and Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB), said the service allows non-resident visitors to open accounts instantly and securely through a fully digital process.

The initiative links ICP’s biometric-based digital identity system with ADCB’s mobile banking application, enabling visitors to onboard without paperwork and access services such as digital debit cards for immediate use. 

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