Charges for Corporate Customers

Schedule of Charges


Charges for Corporate Customers

Services Charges
Cheque Processing
Issuing a cash withdrawal form to draw cash, in the absence of cheque leaf (Corporate accounts) QR 50
Cheque sent in special clearing (Outward clearing) QR 150 per cheque
Cheque returned (Inward) due to present again QR 650 per cheque
Cheque returned (Inward) due to insufficient funds / no funds QR 900 per cheque
Cheque returned (Inward) due to legally accepted reasons Nil
Cheque returned (Inward) due to any other reason QR 250 per cheque
Cheque sent in collection locally QR 50 per cheque
Stop payment of cheques QR 50 per cheque (Personnel accounts)
Stop payment of cheque book of any number of leaves QR 500 for each cheque book (Corporate accounts)
First Cheque book issued upon opening the account QR 10 (10 leaves) QR 25 (25 leaves)
Cheque books for corporate accounts QR 50 (50 leaves)
Cheque books with specific design according to the desire of the customer Actual cost + QR 30 (25 leaves only)
Re-issuance of new cheque book (First cheque book remains free) QR 10 (10 leaves) / QR 25 (25 leaves)
Delivery of cheque book by mail QR 50 per delivery
Late payment fees for all past due payments QR 100 (QR 25 per cheque)
Replacement or cancellation of PDC QR 25 per cheque
Cheque referral charges QR 100 per referral
Cheque returned (Outward) Free
Signature Verification on Cheque and Good for Payment Cheque
Signature verification QR 150 against each letter
Instructions to Transfer from Accounts
Transfer from one account to another inside the bank QR 5 (Corporate accounts)
Balance (Sweep) orders QR 40 p.m.
Transfer instruction on humanitarian reasons for Zakat, Red crescent etc Free
Statement of Accounts, Balance Certificate & Advices
Issuing a monthly (periodic) statement of account QR 50
Statements endorsed by banks other than the periodic one QR 50 per statement
Statements that show transactions for the past one to five years QR 50 per statement
Statements that show transactions for more than five years ago QR 50 per statement
Corporate accounts statements that show transactions within one year QR 50 per month
Corporate accounts statements that show transactions more than one year QR 100 per month
Duplicate copy of credit / debit advices QR 25 per each
Charges for statements sent through MT 940 / MT950 QR 500 per month
Requesting Copies of Previously Paid Cheques
Less than one year QR 100 per cheque (Corporate accounts)
More than one year QR 200 per cheque (Corporate accounts)
Uncollected and destroyed cheque books (more than 90 days) QR 1 per cheque leaf (QR 25 for 25 leaf cheque book) Similar to cheque book cost / pricing
Uncollected and destroyed ATM cards (more than 60 days) QR 50
Issuing Certificates
Issuing of liability letter to other banks QR 150 (Corporate accounts)
Clearance letter (No liability certificate) QR 500 (Corporate accounts)
Customer’s balance certificate / or another letter QR 150 (Corporate accounts)
Balance confirmation certificate to auditors QR 500 (Corporate accounts)
Issuing letters for companies under establishment to Ministry of Business & Trade (MBT) QR 500
Any duplicate credit / debit advices QR 25 each
Online statement verification (Submitted by customer) QR 50 (within a year fixed)
Any other a/c investigation by customer QR 150
Credit bureau reports (Per facility application / annual review) QR 100 per request
TOD Overdrawing commission QR 150
Charges for Non-Submission of attested authorization letter QR 100 per month
Safe custody sealed envelope or Box (depends on size) QR 100 to QR 500 p.a.
Accounts Services
Current Account minimum daily Balance Requirements QAR 50,000 or QAR 450 monthly charges if the balance drops below.
Wage Protection System “WPS” Corporate Account Free
Charge for change in account title QR 250
Charge for non submission of CR before expiry date QR 250 per month
Search account number as per request of the customer QR 20
Penalty charges for breaking FDR before maturity 1% less interest to be paid for the period from start date to break date.
Re opening of closed accounts QR 150
Activation of dormant accounts (Corporate) QR 250
Cash withdrawal / deposit from / to foreign currency account 1%
Fees of service invoice payment QR 5
Bulk salary processing for third bank (exceed 20 transactions) QR 10 per item maximum QR 500
Phone banking services Free
Log in to account services through internet Free
Security deposit for any size of locker (Refundable at the time of surrendering locker) QR 1,000 (one time)
12 x 33 x 51 (Small size) QR 500 p.a.
24 x 33 x 51 (Medium size) QR 750 p.a.
32 x 33 x 51 (Large size) QR 1,000 p.a.
48 x 33 x 51 (Extra size) QR 1,250 p.a.
On loss of key QR 150 handing charge + actual cost of breaking locker and making new key
Closing of Accounts
Fees of closing a corporate current account after 3 months from date of opening QR 250
Fees of closing a corporate current account within 3 months from date of opening QR 300
Manager’s Cheques / FCY Draft
Issuing commission QR 150 (Corporate accounts)
Stop payment / cancellation QR 100
Postages charges QR 50
Courier charges QR 125
Lost or Stop Payment Cheques
Charges for lost / stop payment cheques QR 50 per cheque
Charges for lost / stop payment whole cheque book QR 500 per book
Handling Charges / Fees
Rate of interest At the discretion of Credit Committee
Past dues on loans 5% additional interest or of the discretion at Credit Committee
Late payment fee on overdue / past due on loans QR 250
Excess over limit on O/Ds 5% additional interest with a floor rate of 14.5%
Handling charges on car loans 1% up front commission
Postponement of loan instalment QR 1000 per instalment
Extension of repayment period of loan / LTR 0.50%
Prepayment penalty on terms of loan 2.0% commission or as per the approving authority
Casual OD for accounts overdrawn at any point of the month TOD at any one point to attract a penal rate 14.5% p.a.
Interest rate on Casual overdraft / TOD (with prior internal approval) to be applied as per committee approval.
Casual overdraft without prior arrangements 13.5% p.a. to 14% p.a.
Unutilized overdraft charges Commitment fee of 0.xx%* p.a will be calculated and charged at the time of renewal on average unutilized amount, in case the average facility utilization is less than 80% of the sanctioned limit.

*standard is 0.5% however, it may vary subject to management approval.

Note:- These charges are subject to, ITD automation is done (These cannot be recovered manually)

Draw down fees 1% of drawdown amount subject to max cap of QR 5,000
Registration of Mortgage per title deed QR 1,000
Breach of financial covenants as per terms of  credit facility approval Flat fee of 0.15% of the outstanding facility amount, under relevant facility payable immediately upon the lapse of grace period
Non submission of audited financials with in 4 months of the financial year end Up to 4 months no charge
4 to 6 months QR 10,000
More than 6 months QR 25,000
Breach of non financial covenants as per terms of credit facility approval For CCB QR 10,000 / For SME QR 2,500 for delay above 4 months
Delay in submission of facility and security documents as stipulated in approval terms QR 100 per day per pending document (30 days after issuance of FOL)
Late submission of adequate insurance and endorsement of policy QR 5,000/- per month or part there of
Non maintenance of approved facilities to value of securities ratio Default interest of 2% PA daily on the value of the shortfall in security cover as per approved terms
Valuation report from external valuers Actual valuer charges
Valuation report from in house resources QR 1,500
Management Fee / Commissions & Fees on Funded Facilities
(To be Applied for Overall Facilities for Fresh and Annual Renewal of Facilities)
Up to QR. 50 million 1% flat
QR 50 million – QR 100 million 1% flat
Above QR 100 million 1% flat
Commercial Loans (Includes Refinance /* Bridge Loans/* Syndication Loans)
Up to QR 50,000,000 1% flat
QR 50,000,000 to QR 100,000,000 1% flat
Above QR 100,000,000 1% flat
Late payment fee on overdue / past due loan 5% additional interest with a floor rate of 14.50%
Re-Finance Loans
Extension of refinance loans upto 90 days – 1% flat fee, >90 days – 1.5% flat fee
Management fee As agreed up on
Fee unfunded facility As agreed up on
Contract/ Project Finance
Up to QR 50,000,000 1% flat
QR 50,000,000 to QR 100,000,000 1% flat
Above QR 100,000,000 1% flat
Commission on Project Finance
Commission on discounting on progress invoices 1.0% flat
LC loan – proposed commission on loan portion 1.0% flat
Equipment Financing
At limit level 1.0% flat
Mortgage Finance (Annual Review Fee)
Up to QR 50,000,000 0.75% flat
QR 50,000,000 to QR 100,000,000 @0.5% flat max QR 375k
Above QR 100,000,000/- @0.25% flat max QR 500k
Revision of Handling Charges on Registration of Lien
Transaction Charges / Fees
Preparation and registration of mortgage of properties per title deed / Ind. Plot + POA QR 1,000
Preparation and registration of Hawalatul Haq QR 300
Release of charges on properties / shares or vehicles QR 400
Amendment in mortgaged properties QR 200
Registration of pledge of shares + POA QR 400
Commission on Project Finance
Commission on discounting on progress invoices 0.25% p.a.
LC loan – proposed commission on loan portion 0.25% p.a.
Financing Equipment and vehicles, for Companies under Wholesale Banking Dept
Commission 2% on loan amount
Handling charges QR 550 per drawdown
Prepayment penalty 1% on outstanding amount
Additional charges for insurance, in case insurance is not obtained from Sharq Insurance QR 500, To be waived in the event the insurance is provided as a package by the dealer
Foreign Remittances (Outward)
Transferring to another bank outside Qatar QR 150
Transferring to other countries (In full) QR 250
Local Remittances (Outward)
Transferring to another bank inside Qatar QR 75
Charges for Foreign Demand Drafts (FDD)
G.C.C., Middle East and Asian countries QR 75 each FDD
Rest of the world QR 75 each FDD
Stop Payment, Cancellation and Miscellaneous Charges
Issuance of duplicate draft QR 75
Stop payment and cancellation of FDDs QR 100
Stop payment and cancellation QR 100
Misc. charges (For additional services required by remitters) QR 100
Foreign Remittances (Inward)
Inward TT / Swift
If paid to account holder QR 50
If paid to beneficiary’s a/c in 3rd bank QR 100
In F/C and paid in QR to local banks Buying rate less QR 50, our charges
Inward FDD
In QR payable to a/c holder No charge
In F/C to be paid in QR to local banks Buying rate less QR 50
Standing Instructions
Recording fees QR 100
Amendment fee QR 100
Cancellation fee QR 100
Transfer from one account to another inside the bank QR 5
Transferring to another bank inside Qatar QR 100
Transferring to another bank outside Qatar (Full) In full QR 275
Transferring to another bank outside Qatar QR 175
Instructions to Transfer from Accounts
Transfer from one account to another inside the bank QR 5
Transfer to another bank inside Qatar QR 75
Transfer Salaries to other banks in Qatar QR 75 per transaction
Outward Foreign Remittance – Quires and Investigation
Inquiry for outward remittance QR 100 + Other bank charges
Recall of outward remittance QR 150 + Other bank charges
Amendment of outward remittance QR 100 + Other bank charges
Copy of outward remittance < 6 months QR 50, > 6 months QR 150
Note: 25% rebate on charges for transactions originated from non-credit limit accounts and done through E Channels
Trade Finance Services
Import Letters of Credit & Amendments
Import Letter of Credit
Up to QR 500,000 validity less than 3 months Min of QR 500 or 0.50% per quarter whichever is higher
If the validity of L/C is more than 3 months and L/C amount is not more than QR 500,000
For 1st quarter 0.50% per quarter
For remaining period 0.125% per month
Where L/C amount exceeds QR 500,000 with validity within 3 months
1st QR 500,000 0.50% per quarter
Remaining amount 0.125% per quarter
IF L/C amount is more than QR 500,000 and its validity is also more than 3 months
1st QR 500,000 0.50% per quarter
Remaining amount 0.125% per quarter
For additional 3 months, commission will be calculated on whole L/C amount 0.0625% (1/16) per month
Any increase in amount of L/C or extension in validity period rates of commission will be charged as above.
Amendments to Import Letters of Credit
Any amendments other than amount increase QR. 350
Increase in value Same as LC issuance
Postages QR 125
Revolving letter of credit Normal charges for I quarter
Commission on revolving L/Cs (reinstatement of amount) 1/8% QR 500
Commission on revolving L/Cs (government) 1/8% (flat)
QR 500,001 and above 1/16% (flat)
SWIFT / Postage
Brief cable charges QR 365
Swift QR 350
Postages QR 125
Courier charges QR 300
Draft LC QR 350
Deferred Payment (Calculated from the date of expiry or first quarter from the date of issue of LC, whichever is the latest)
Commission
Deferred payment commission 1/8% p.m. irrespective of value min. QR 350
Swift charges QR 250
Negotiation commission for local bills under 0.125% of invoice amount (Minimum QR 350)*
Accepted guaranteed draft 1/8% (0.125%) minimum QR 350
1/16% (0.0625%) minimum QR 350/-
Advising Commission up to 100,000 QR.200
Over 100,000 QR.350
Advising Amendment QR.150
Shipping Guarantee / Delivery Orders
Shipping guarantees / Delivery orders QR 375 + Postages + Handling
Postages QR 50
Handling QR 100
Bills under Documentary Over Draft
Advising L/C Up to QR 100,000 or equivalent QR 250
Over QR 100,000 QR.350
Advising amendment QR 200
Negotiation Commission – For Local Bills
Bill amount up to QR 500K 1/8 % minimum QR 350
Bill amount more than QR 500K 1/16 % minimum QR 500
Payment charges QR 200
Swift charges QR 250
Postages QR 75
Export Letter of Credit
Pre-Advising QR 100
Advising L/C Up to 100,000 or equivalent – QR 250
Over 100,000/- QR 350
Advising amendment QR 200
Adding confirmation As per arrangement
Extension of validity period ,if credit is confirmed Same as L/C advising of a confirmed L/C
Negotiation commission 1/8% minimum QR 350
SWIFT payments transfers (local banks) QR 250
SWIFT payments transfers (foreign banks) QR 250
Transferring L/C charges ¼% min. of QR750
Amendment advised through local banks QR 200
L/C advised through local banks QR 350
Swift charges QR 365
Advising discrepancies to negotiating bank QR 350
Postages QR 50
Reimbursement / Remittance commission QR 350 per negotiation
Outward Doc. Bills (OFDBC) 1/8% min. QR 350
Courier QR 150
Swift QR 250
Postages QR 50
Letter of Guarantee (Local)
Customer enjoying L/G facility
Bid bond / Tender bond 1.5% p.a. minimum QR 500
Performance bond / Other bonds 2% p.a. minimum QR 500 + handling QR 100 + postage QR 50
Handling and amendment charges Same as issuance
Customer who do not enjoy L/G Facility
Bid bond / Tender bond / Performance bond / Adv. bond 2% p.a. minimum QR 500 + Handling QR 100 + Postages QR 50
Postages QR 50
Further extensions of maturity of guarantees Commission for extended period (as per tariff of issuance)
Other amendment Handling QR 150 + Commission QR 100
Customer who do not enjoy L/G facility BB & PB & ADv 0.5% p.a. (this is against 100% cash margin)
100% against line on deposit comm will be 0.75% p.a.
Letter of Guarantee (Foreign)
For all foreign guarantees Bid bond / Tender bond / Performance bond / Payment guarantees As per arrangements
Telex charges / Swift charges QR 200
In addition to commission, further commission will be recovered as handling charge in all the above cases. QR 200
In both local / foreign guarantee ,if secured 100% against lien on deposit, our commission will be 0.75% p.a. or minimum QR 50
Charges for reinstatement of expired guarantees Min of QR 500 commission rate to be guided as per facility sanction terms
Early cancellation of guarantees QR 300
Fax indemnity service QR 250 per month or a one-time fee QR 3000
Inward Documentary Collections (IDBC) and Clean Bills (IBC)
Up to QR 10,000 QR150
QR 10,000 to 100,000 1/4% min. QR 200
Over QR 100,000 1/8%min. QR 350
Import documentary drawn on other banks Same as above
Inward clean collection (financial document) Same as above
Onward collection to other banks in Qatar Same as above
Swift charge QR 250
Postages QR 50
Courier QR 150
Returned bills Comm. + Cost of swift + Handling charges of QR 150
Cheques received in IBC and returned unpaid QR 500 each cheque
Clean Bills (Cheques)
Up to QR 10,000 QR 100 flat
From QR 10,001 to QR 100,000 QR 150 flat
Over QR 100,000 QR 200 flat
Post Dated Cheques
a. Commission – if cheque amount up to QR 10,000 Commission of 0.25% of the cheque amount (minimum QR 25 and maximum QR 500)
b. Post dated cheque commission up to QR 100,000 Same as above
c. Post dated cheque commission up to QR 500,000 Same as above
d. Post dated cheque commission up to QR 1 mil. Same as above
Postages QR 50
Safe keeping of a postdated cheque Postdated cheques as per our own criteria
Loan cancellation after approval QR 250
Local Bills Discounted (Bills under Import LC)
a. Commission – document value up to QR 100,000 QR 200
b. Commission – for document value between QR 100,001 to QR 250,000 QR 300
c. Commission – for document value between QR 250,001 to QR 500,000 QR 400
d. Commission – for document value between QR 500,001 to QR 1,000,000 QR 500
e. Commission – for document value more than QR 1,000,001 QR 600
Postages QR.50
Loan against Local Bills (Cheques)
a. Up to QR 10,000 QR 30
b. From QR 10,001 to QR 50,000 QR 60
c. For more than QR 50,000 QR 125
d. Returned cheques QR 50
Outward Foreign Bills Collection (OFBC)
Up to QR 500 Commission QR 15 + Postage QR 50
From QR 501 to QR 10,000 Commission QR 25 + Postage QR 50
From QR 10001 to QR 50,000 Commission QR 40 + Postage QR 50
From QR 50,001 to QR 100,000 Commission QR 50 + Postage QR 50
From QR 100,001 to QR 500,000 Commission QR 100 + Postage QR 50
More than QR 500,000 1/32% (0.03125%) + Postage  QR 50
Postages QR 50
Courier QR 185
Swift QR 250
Returned Cheques
Cheques sent in OBC and returned unpaid QR 100 each cheque + F/B charges
Foreign Bills Purchased
Travelers cheque, foreign demand draft and cheques drawn on foreign banks.
Cash payment or credit to account (T.C) QR 5 per instrument (minimum QR 30)
Cash payment or credit to account in same currency (T.C) 0.50% exchange compensation or minimum QR 50
Cheques, Draft drawn on Foreign Bank to be credited to account only and if:
Proceeds credited to account in QR Buying rate + postage (minimum QR 50)
Proceeds credited to F/C account 0.50% exchange comp. + postage min. US$ 15, or equivalent
Cheques purchased & returned unpaid on presentation QR 100 each cheque + correspondents charges, if any
Corporate Card Fees & Charges
Replacement of Credit Card QR 100
Overseas Payment Transaction 2.50% of transaction amount
Cash Advance Fees 4.5% of transaction amount OR QR 20, whichever is higher
Interest Rate 1% p.m. (12% per annum) as per QCB guidelines
Late Payment Fee QR 50