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Commercial Bank of Dubai

Commercial Bank of Dubai: UAE Bank Profile (2026)

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Updated September 2026 · CBUAE register verified methodology

Commercial Bank of Dubai is a Dubai-headquartered bank with a strong SME franchise and competitive retail products.

Type
Local conventional bank
Headquarters
Dubai
Founded
1969
SWIFT/BIC
CBDLAEAD

Overview

About Commercial Bank of Dubai

CBD focuses on the UAE market without an international network, which keeps its service compact; retail cards and personal loans are its best-known products.

The bank is actively developing digital channels for both individuals and businesses.

Commercial Bank of Dubai is a good fit if you need:

  • ✓ SME accounts and lending
  • ✓ Personal loans and cards
  • ✓ Digital onboarding

Products

What Commercial Bank of Dubai offers

  • Personal loans
  • Credit cards
  • Mortgages
  • Car loans
  • Current accounts
  • Savings accounts
  • Term deposits
  • Business & SME banking
  • Private banking & wealth
  • International transfers

Product line-ups change; confirm the current offer on the bank's website before applying. We deliberately don't publish rates and fees here — they change too often to be evergreen.

Process

How to open an account

  1. Pick the product and check the eligibility criteria on the bank's website

  2. Apply online or book a branch appointment

  3. Pass KYC and submit the document pack

  4. Get approval and receive your cards and online-banking credentials

Document pack

  • Passport (and Emirates ID, or proof that the residence visa is in process)
  • Salary certificate or employment contract — for salaried applicants
  • Trade licence and corporate documents — for business owners
  • Proof of address in the UAE (e.g., Ejari or a utility bill)
  • 3–6 months of bank statements if the bank's policy requires it

Timeline depends on the bank's compliance review; salary-transfer applicants are usually approved faster.

Key facts

Commercial Bank of Dubai — key facts

Type Local conventional bank
Headquarters Dubai
Founded 1969
Ownership
SWIFT/BIC CBDLAEAD
Website cbd.ae
Head office CBD Head Office, Port Saeed, Deira, Dubai

Location

Where to find Commercial Bank of Dubai

Head office: CBD Head Office, Port Saeed, Deira, Dubai

Branch networks and visitor access change — confirm the address and opening hours on the bank's website before you go. The map searches the bank's head office by name; verify the pin before travelling.

FAQ

Commercial Bank of Dubai — FAQ

What kind of bank is Commercial Bank of Dubai?

Commercial Bank of Dubai is a local conventional bank in the UAE. Founded in 1969; headquartered in Dubai.

What is the SWIFT code of Commercial Bank of Dubai?

The SWIFT/BIC code of Commercial Bank of Dubai for international transfers is CBDLAEAD. Always confirm the code with the bank itself before sending a payment.

What products does Commercial Bank of Dubai offer in the UAE?

Commercial Bank of Dubai's product line-up in the UAE includes Personal loans, Credit cards, Mortgages, Car loans, Current accounts, Savings accounts, Term deposits, Business & SME banking, Private banking & wealth and International transfers.

How do I open an account with Commercial Bank of Dubai?

As a local conventional bank, Commercial Bank of Dubai opens accounts this way: Pick the product and check the eligibility criteria on the bank's website → Apply online or book a branch appointment → Pass KYC and submit the document pack → Get approval and receive your cards and online-banking credentials. The basic document pack: Passport (and Emirates ID, or proof that the residence visa is in process), Salary certificate or employment contract, Trade licence and corporate documents. Timeline depends on the bank's compliance review; salary-transfer applicants are usually approved faster.

Is Commercial Bank of Dubai an Islamic bank?

No. Commercial Bank of Dubai is a conventional bank that works with interest-based products.

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