Private Banking
Private Banking
Trusted around the world across generations.
Services and support tailored to meet your needs.
OUR SERVICES
Accounts
All Current, Fixed Term Deposit, and Call Deposit accounts are available in any of the major currencies. Other currency requirements may also be accommodated. Our Current Account is a non-interest-bearing account for the receipt and payment of your funds. Credit facilities, property loans, and Money Market deposit accounts are also available, subject to status.
Real Estate Financing
Mortgages are typically available for non-residents of the UK and the EEA to buy or
refinance residential properties in London, Paris, or the French Riviera for their personal use.
We also offer Buy to Let mortgages, including Islamic options, for individuals and companies.
Safe Deposit Box Service
Within our Mayfair premises, you can access your solid steel box, which is resistant to fire, flood, heat and other adverse factors, and make use of a private room any time, without appointment, during opening hours.
Box Sizes (cm)
- Small20 x 20 x 55
- Medium20 x 30 x 33
- Large40 x 40 x 55
Wealth Management
Our Wealth Management service is available to Europe Arab Bank plc clients from our office in London. We offer a range of discretionary investment portfolios to cater for different risk appetites and investment objectives, to help make your money work for you.
Foreign Exchange, Gold and Silver Dealing
We offer commission-free transactions for account holders. All major and most Middle Eastern currencies are traded with other currencies available on request. Currencies are converted at spot and forward exchange rates. Limit orders and Stop Losses are acceptable order types. London based trading operates between 9am and 4.30pm UK time.
Visa Cards
We offer two Visa debit card options to complement your EAB Current account. The standard EAB Visa Debit Card provides you simple and secure access to your money worldwide.
For clients seeking exclusive benefits, we offer the Premium EAB Visa Debit Card in partnership with Royal Jordanian.
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MEET THE PRIVATE BANKING TEAM

Claire Cripps
Head of Private Banking
Tel: +44 (0)20 7355 8243
Claire Cripps joined Europe Arab Bank in 2018 and was appointed Head of Private Banking in December 2023.
With over 30 years of extensive experience in the private banking sector in London, Claire has demonstrated her commitment to serving clients across the MENA region throughout her career. Her journey in private banking began at Barclays Private Bank, where she progressed to the role of Director for the Southern Gulf team. Following her tenure at Barclays, Claire transitioned to independent financial advising at Plurimi Capital, a multi-family office. Before joining Europe Arab Bank, Claire spent 5 years at First Abu Dhabi Bank as Director of Personal Banking.
Claire holds the title of Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investments (CISI) and is authorised to provide investment advice.


Shirley Albazi
Private Banking Manager
Tel: +44 (0)20 7355 8231

Hussein Dajani
Head of Relationship Management
Tel: +44 (0)20 7355 8235

Ines Sassi
Senior Relationship Manager
Tel: +44 (0)20 7355 8242

Aladdin Abou Kalam
Private Banking Manager
Tel: +44 (0)20 7355 8278

Basyouni El Bayoumi
Head of Residential Real Estate
Tel: +44 (0)20 7355 8273

Ibrahim Khalil
Senior Relationship Manager
Tel: +44 (0)20 7355 8254
Mob: +44 (0)7436 139258

Tarek Bishara
Senior Relationship Manager, Real Estate Finance
Tel: +44 (0)20 7355 8272