Bank profile · Local conventional bank · 2026
Commercial Bank International: UAE Bank Profile (2026)
Updated September 2026 · CBUAE register verified methodology
CBI is a mid-sized Dubai-based bank serving retail customers, SMEs and corporates.
- Type
- Local conventional bank
- Headquarters
- Dubai
- Founded
- 1991
- SWIFT/BIC
- CLBIAEAD
Overview
About Commercial Bank International
CBI positions itself as a relationship-driven alternative to the tier-one banks, with personal accounts, cards, loans and business banking.
The bank is majority-owned by UAE government-related shareholders.
Commercial Bank International is a good fit if you need:
- ✓ Retail and SME banking with a mid-size bank
- ✓ Personal loans and cards
Products
What Commercial Bank International 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
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Pick the product and check the eligibility criteria on the bank's website
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Apply online or book a branch appointment
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Pass KYC and submit the document pack
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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 International — key facts
| Type | Local conventional bank |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Dubai |
| Founded | 1991 |
| Ownership | — |
| SWIFT/BIC | CLBIAEAD |
| Website | cbi.ae |
Location
Where to find Commercial Bank International
Head office: Dubai, UAE
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 International — FAQ
What kind of bank is Commercial Bank International?
Commercial Bank International is a local conventional bank in the UAE. Founded in 1991; headquartered in Dubai.
What is the SWIFT code of Commercial Bank International?
The SWIFT/BIC code of Commercial Bank International for international transfers is CLBIAEAD. Always confirm the code with the bank itself before sending a payment.
What products does Commercial Bank International offer in the UAE?
Commercial Bank International'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 International?
As a local conventional bank, Commercial Bank International 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 International an Islamic bank?
No. Commercial Bank International is a conventional bank that works with interest-based products.
Choosing between banks?
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