1- What is ‘Al Amaal’ Child Deposit Account?
Al Amaal is a Saving Deposit Account to be opened by the parents for their children. The purpose of this account is to inculcate saving habits amongst parents so that they start saving for their children’s future, safety and progress.
2- What are the benefits NBO is offering from Al Amaal Account?
a) Free Life Insurance Cover
In case of Parent’s death or total disability (DAC + PTD), the deposit amount maintained in the account will be doubled upto maximum of RO 25,000.
b) Eligibility for Alkanz Prize Draw
The Al Amaal Account will automatically enter into Alkanz Prize Draw giving chances to win life time prizes. Your Child might bring a good fortune for you.
c) Recurring Deposit
Every month, an amount (chosen by you) will be transferred from your salary account to Al Amaal Account automatically, ensuring regular monthly saving for your child.
a) Free Life Insurance Cover
In case of Parent’s death or total disability (DAC + PTD), the deposit amount maintained in the account will be doubled upto maximum of RO 25,000.
b) Eligibility for Alkanz Prize Draw
The Al Amaal Account will automatically enter into Alkanz Prize Draw giving chances to win life time prizes. Your Child might bring a good fortune for you.
c) Recurring Deposit
Every month, an amount (chosen by you) will be transferred from your salary account to Al Amaal Account automatically, ensuring regular monthly saving for your child.
3- Who can open Al Amaal Account?
Parent (Father or Mother) whose age is upto 55 years and the child age is from 1 day to 23 years.
4- What is the minimum balance required to open the Al Amaal Account?
Initial deposit of RO 100 is required to open the Al Amaal Account. Afterwards, parent can choose minimum standing order amount from RO 10 every month or can deposit any amount any time.
5- What documents are required to open Al Amaal Account?
a. Parent (Omani) = Copy of National ID
b. Parent (Expat) = Copy of Labor Card and Copy of Valid Passport
c. Child = Copy of Valid Passport or Birth Certificate copy.
6- Is there any interest on Al Amaal Account?
Al Amaal is a Saving Deposit Account to be opened by the parents for their children. The purpose of this account is to inculcate saving habits amongst parents so that they start saving for their children’s future, safety and progress.
2- What are the benefits NBO is offering from Al Amaal Account?
No – Al Amaal is a non-interest bearing saving account, giving customers the benefit of free life insurance up to double the deposit amount as well as eligibility for Alkanz Prize Draw.
7- I am an existing Al Amaal customer. Will I be eligible for the Life Insurance and Alkanz Benefit?
No - All existing Al Amaal customers are having 2 options: -
a) To continue with the existing product and enjoy the currently applicable interest rate or,
b) To close the existing account and open a new Al Amal Child Saving Account and enjoy the benefit of Alkanz and free life insurance.
8- Can I open the Al Amaal Account with only Interest Option?
No.
9- Do I require to undertake a medical examination for getting free life insurance cover?
No – Upon opening the Al Amaal Account, you are automatically covered under life insurance coverage, there is no requirement to fill even any health declaration form.
10- If I deposit RO 5,000 in my Al Amaal Account, how much my beneficiary will get in case happening of a sudden event to me?
Your account balance will get doubled to RO 10,000 (RO 5,000 your deposit and RO 5,000 from Life Insurance).
11- If I deposit RO 25,000 in my Al Amaal Account, how much my beneficiary will get in case happening of a sudden event to me?
Your account balance will get doubled to RO 50,000 (RO 25,000 your deposit and RO 25,000 from Life Insurance).
12- If I deposit RO 50,000 in my Al Amaal Account, how much my beneficiary will get in case happening of a sudden event to me?
Your account balance will be RO 75,000 (RO 50,000 your deposit and RO 25,000 from Life Insurance). The account balance will be doubled subject to maximum of RO 25,000 from the insurance coverage.
13- Is there any restriction on withdrawing the deposit from Al Amaal Account?
No – You can deposit and withdraw your money from Al Amaal Account at any time.
14- Will the bank issue ATM Card against Al Amaal Account?
No.
15- Does the bank charge me a fee for the monthly standing order request
No.
16- Currently my age is less than 55 years, what will happen after some years when my age will cross above 55 years? Will I be still eligible for Al Amaal benefits?
If the parent age crosses 55 years or the child age crosses 23 years, your account will no longer be eligible for free Life Insurance coverage. However, you will still be eligible for Al Kanz Prize Draws.
17- Can I open Al Amaal Joint account?
No.
18- Can I open Al Amaal account in currency other than OMR?
Yes. You can Open Al Amaal Account in Omani Riyal, UAE Darhams and US Dollar.