Al Ahli Online platform, a part of Saudi Al Ahli Bank’s banking services, offers customers the convenience of conducting banking transactions, managing their accounts, and accessing a variety of online banking services with ease and security. In this comprehensive guide, we will walk you through the process of deleting your Al Ahli Online account.
How to Delete Your Al Ahli Online Account
To delete your Al Ahli Online account, follow these steps:
- Visit a Nearby Al Ahli Bank Branch: Begin by visiting any nearby branch of Al Ahli Bank.
- Bring Necessary Documentation: Ensure you bring all the required documents that prove your ownership of the account.
- Speak to Customer Service: Approach a customer service representative and request the withdrawal of all funds from your account.
- Submit a Closure Request: You may be asked to submit a request to permanently close the account.
- Account Closure Confirmation: After a few minutes, your account will be closed, and you will receive a text message confirming the completion of this process.
Reasons for Bank Account Suspension
Bank accounts may be suspended for the following reasons:
- Inactive Account: The bank may suspend your account if it remains inactive for one year from the date of the last transaction.
- Notification Process: Before suspending the account, the bank must send a registered letter to the address provided in the bank’s records, notifying the account holder of the impending suspension.
- Renewal or Transfer: To avoid any interruptions in banking services, account holders must either renew their account usage or transfer their funds to another account before the specified suspension date.
Deleting an Additional Account with Al Ahli Bank
If you wish to delete an additional account with Al Ahli Bank, you can do so through the following methods:
- Visit a Bank Branch: Go to a bank branch and approach customer service. Request the cancellation of the additional account while retaining the primary account. You will need to provide all the necessary data to prove ownership of the account.
- Using Al Ahli Online App: Log in to the Al Ahli Online app using your username and password. Select your accounts, then choose the additional bank account you wish to delete. Select the option to cancel the account. You will be prompted to enter the confirmation code sent to your mobile phone. Once you enter the code, you will receive a notification confirming the deletion of the additional account.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will a bank account be automatically closed? If a customer’s data is not updated with the bank, the account may be closed automatically. In such cases, the bank will send a letter requesting the customer to visit the nearest branch and update their information within one month. Failure to update the information may result in the closure of the account. Additionally, differences in the confirmed customer signature may also lead to account closure.
How can I open a second account with Al Ahli Bank? After logging into the Al Ahli Mobile or Al Ahli Online app, from the homepage, select “Accounts,” then “Open New Accounts.” Choose the currency and reason for opening the account, then select “Agree.” Enter the one-time activation code sent to the registered mobile phone.