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How should I act if I go to one of the banks operating in the Kingdom to open an account, but the bank requires that a certain amount must be deposited for opening the account, refers me to another branch or fixes for me another subsequent date for opening the account?

How should I act if I go to one of the banks operating in the Kingdom to encash a cheque to my order; however, the bank's employee informs me that (the drawer's account has a nil balance, the cheque is uncovered or the signature is not matching etc…)?

In case I lost (bank cheques, traveler's cheques, ATM card or credit card) what should I do?

In case that a bank's employee refuses to collect payment for a public utilities bill (telephone, electricity or water etc…), how should I act?

In case a bank refuses to take small banknote or coins, what should I do?

In case a bank refuses to reimburse me for worn out money?

Can I transfer or transport funds to the Kingdom or abroad through other persons or via freight offices, businesses or general services providers or the like?

In case I transfer a sum of money from my account to another account inside or outside the Kingdom, and the value of the transfer (or portion of it) is not received by the beneficiary, what should I do?

What should I do if:
- A transaction of (withdrawal from or transfer to) my account has been carried out without my knowledge.
- A cheque has been encashed and its amount has been debited in my account without my knowledge.

Am I held accountable for banking transactions carried out through my account at the bank if such transactions have been undertaken by a person authorized to operate my account?

What is the damage that might be incurred by owners of business firms when they authorize other persons to operate the accounts of these firms at banks?

How can I protect myself against being a tool for practicing suspicious or illegal financial transactions?

What are the entities authorized to check out balances and accounts, stocks, deposits and investments with banks operating in the Kingdom?

What are the entities empowered to attach balances and accounts, stocks, deposits and investments at banks operating in the Kingdom?

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