FAB Balance Check for Non-Residents & Tourists

The UAE is the country where millions of tourists, businessmen, and travelers land. They come for a short period of time. Foreigners need to use the banking system. Such users must check their balance of the FAB account or temporary card.

Keeping in view what such users need, the FAB bank has provided easy steps to check their balance. Foreigners’ release cards are called temporary cards.

The FAB banks provide different methods. They have to register their card and check the balance through the mobile app. SMS service is also available. ATMs and online portals also help foreigners to check their balance. 

What Are FAB Temporary Cards?

The FAB banks provide facilities to foreigners. These foreigners come to Dubai for a limited time period. It releases the card. These cards remain active for a limited number of days or weeks. It allows the user to shop online.

The user does not need to open a complete bank account.

Different kinds of FAB cards

Visitor Cards: These cards are provided to those users who stay temporarily.

Prepaid Cards: They already have money loaded, and the user can buy products.

Short-term accounts Linked Cards: Some temporary cards are connected to limited accounts. It is allowed to keep the limited balance.  

Methods to Check Balance for Non-Residents 

FAB Mobile App

The FAB mobile app is the fastest way to check the balance. After downloading the app, user have to register their temporary card. Type the card number and date of card, and sometimes the CNIC is needed.

Once registration is completed, the user checks the balance. It shows real-time balance and updates it quickly.

SMS Balance Check

Sometimes foreigners do not have access to the internet. The FAB bank has provided a facility to check the balance through SMS.

The FAB provides a specific SMS code. The user can easily check the balance with the given code of the card code and the last card digits. 

ATM Balance Inquiry

The FAB account balance can be checked through an ATM. The ATM provides free balance inquiry. The other banks’ ATM cut limited fees. The user has to put the card in the ATM and enter the PIN code. Select the inquiry balance option.

Online Portal

The FAB online portal is also available for temporary cardholders. The user has to log in to the official website and register their card. Within a few clicks, you can see your balance.

In the online portal, the user can see extra information such as the current transaction and the card’s last date.

These four methods for foreigners are enough to check their balance. All these methods are secure and effective. The user must always use official channels. Do not share your card number or PIN with anyone.

Always keep your mobile and computer system updated so that you can protect your financial information. In such a way, you can control your funds. 

Key Factors for Non-Residents

The users have to take care of many factors while checking the balance. The first factor is speed and quick service. It is mandatory to keep the fast speed so that there is no delay in buying.

The mobile app, SMS service, and ATMs provide quick service. The users check which method is suitable and effective for them.

The second factor is cost. The user has to pay a small amount through SMS. Some ATMs cut the fees. Foreigners should check which method will be effective for checking the balance.

The third factor is networking prohibitions. Some foreigners use their own country-registered SIM card. SMS service can face failure. Make sure to be aware of your networking.

The fourth factor is the nature of the card. Temporary or prepaid cards do not provide complete banking system facilities. It has a transaction limitation. The user should understand which services are available through cards. 

Tips for Quick & Secure Balance Check

First of all, use the official channel. The mobile bank app, online portal, and SMS service are secure sources for checking the balance. Your sensitive information can be in danger through using unofficial websites and third-party applications.

Keep the secrete of your card. Do not share your card number, CVV, or OTP on a call or WhatsApp message. The bank itself cannot demand your account-related information.

The third factor is to save your account from public Wi-Fi. Public Wi-Fi is not secure, and hackers can easily steal your information.