A check on balances should not consume more than the number of taps needed to check on bank balances in the current mobile-first UAE. If you are an account holder in the First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) or still have an NBAD legacy account, balancing your account has never been faster, easier, and more digitalised. So, amid all the app updates, system mergers, and switching of platforms, most users appear to be left with the question: How do I make a balance inquiry on my FAB or NBAD account in the year 2025?
Let us explain it one step at a time, no geek speak, no sweat on the bank.
FAB Bank Balance Check – 3 Quick Methods
FAB is the largest one of the most technologically advanced UAE banks. The best methods of checking your balance without going to a branch are the following:
1. FAB Mobile App
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Download the FAB Mobile App (Android or iOS)
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Log in using your credentials or Emirates ID
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Your account balance is visible on the home screen
It’s instant, secure, and gives you a full financial snapshot, including your savings, credit cards, and more.
2. FAB SMS Banking
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If you’ve registered for SMS banking, just send BAL to 2121
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You’ll receive an instant SMS with your current balance
This method works great when you’re offline or low on data.
3. FAB ATM Inquiry
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Visit any FAB ATM
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Insert your debit card and enter your PIN
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Select “Balance Inquiry” from the menu
In case you want any further information, a detailed step-by-step guide on how to check the FAB bank balance is provided here, which will take you through all three procedures, along with pictures and hints.
NBAD Balance Inquiry (Now Under FAB)
FAB is a merger of NBAD (National Bank of Abu Dhabi), although some residents in the UAE call their accounts NBAD accounts. If you have one of those legacy accounts, here is what you should know:
You Can Still Access NBAD Balances
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Log in using your existing NBAD login ID and passwords to the FAB online portal or mobile application
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FAB dashboard, where your account will be listed, will be available to you with full access
Don’t Have the App?
You may use even:
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FAB Internet Banking
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FAB SMS banking is provided if you have registered before
Does not know whether the account was migrated correctly? Read this comprehensive guide on how to check the balance with NBAD: it discusses accounts migration to vintage systems, account login problems, as well as inquiries about the account balance.
Still Confused? You’re Not Alone
Many of the UAE residents, in general, and expats in particular, are dealing with a variety of banks, and often they do not know to whom to address the relatively simple activity of checking a balance. This is the reason why there is Arabian Aura Central. We demystify the whole thing using simple tutorials that are easy to understand even to the ordinary man/woman on the streets.
Final Thoughts
With the FAB app, via text, or by inserting your card into the ATM, the balance of your NBAD is the first key to controlling your finances. The UAE banks have truly evolved, yet it is still a confusing process at times, whereby even the former NBAD customers are concerned.
Save the guides. In 2025, you should never wonder what your balance is.
Source: How to Check FAB and NBAD Bank Balance Instantly in the UAE
