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State Bank of India UAE: UAE Bank Profile (2026)
Updated September 2026 · CBUAE register verified methodology
State Bank of India has operated in the UAE since the 1970s, focusing on the Indian diaspora, remittances and corporate business.
- Type
- Branch of an international bank
- Headquarters
- Dubai
- Founded
- 1975
- SWIFT/BIC
- —
Overview
About State Bank of India UAE
SBI's UAE branches concentrate on remittances to India and trade finance for companies dealing with India.
Retail services are narrower than local banks' but useful for existing SBI customers.
State Bank of India UAE is a good fit if you need:
- ✓ Remittances to India
- ✓ Existing SBI customers
- ✓ India-related trade finance
Products
What State Bank of India UAE 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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Check which segment (Priority, Premier) fits your profile
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Apply online and talk to a relationship manager
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Pass KYC and enhanced compliance checks
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Activate the account and services
Document pack
- Passport and Emirates ID with a valid residence visa
- Salary certificate (banks usually expect a higher minimum income for international banks)
- Proof of address in the UAE
International banks often serve retail through priority segments with relationship thresholds set individually.
Key facts
State Bank of India UAE — key facts
| Type | Branch of an international bank |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Dubai |
| Founded | 1975 |
| Ownership | State Bank of India |
| SWIFT/BIC | — |
| Website | — |
Location
Where to find State Bank of India UAE
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
State Bank of India UAE — FAQ
What kind of bank is State Bank of India UAE?
State Bank of India UAE is a branch of an international bank in the UAE. Founded in 1975; headquartered in Dubai.
Who is behind State Bank of India UAE?
State Bank of India UAE is part of State Bank of India.
What products does State Bank of India UAE offer in the UAE?
State Bank of India UAE'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 State Bank of India UAE?
As a branch of an international bank, State Bank of India UAE opens accounts this way: Check which segment (Priority, Premier) fits your profile → Apply online and talk to a relationship manager → Pass KYC and enhanced compliance checks → Activate the account and services. The basic document pack: Passport and Emirates ID with a valid residence visa, Salary certificate (banks usually expect a higher minimum income for international banks), Proof of address in the UAE. International banks often serve retail through priority segments with relationship thresholds set individually.
Is State Bank of India UAE an Islamic bank?
No. State Bank of India UAE is a conventional bank that works with interest-based products.
Choosing between banks?
We match your profile (residency, salary structure, business) to the banks that actually approve it — and prepare the KYC pack to the bank's standard.