Central Bank issues dormant account regulation — all banks — compliance date TBD
The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has issued a new regulation governing the treatment and management of dormant accounts held by banks. The regulation affects all UAE banks and their customers with inactive accounts. Banks must review their policies and procedures to ensure compliance with the new requirements; the specific effective date should be confirmed directly with CBUAE.
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- Applies to
- Financial services · UAE
- What to do
- Banks must review dormant account policies and procedures against the new CBUAE regulation and implement required changes. Confirm the compliance deadline with CBUAE directly.
Source
“The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has issued a new regulation governing the treatment and management of dormant accounts held by banks.”
— Central Bank of UAE, 10 Jun 2026
Source: Central Bank of UAE — official 10 Jun 2026 Read the original ↗ More from Central Bank of UAE →
Quick answers
What do I need to do?
Banks must review dormant account policies and procedures against the new CBUAE regulation and implement required changes. Confirm the compliance deadline with CBUAE directly.
Who issued this?
Central Bank of UAE (UAE).
When was it announced?
10 Jun 2026.
Where can I read the original?
Read the original at Central Bank of UAE: https://www.centralbank.ae/en/news-and-publications/news-and-insights/press-release/cbuae-issues-dormant-account-regulation/
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