SmartStart Account
Innovation introduced in 2020
Institutions that have implemented the product/service: Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank
MSMEs served: United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi
Challenges
Customized CASA solution for micro SMEs, Dirham only Current Account proposition specially designed for micro entities or entities having certain trade licences . E.g. Tajer eCommerce initiative by Abu Dhabi DED, Dubai DED Instant License, Trader License, and Intelaq license just to name a few.Primary target
Which group does your product/service primarily target?
Payments
SMEs
Remittances
SMEs
Savings
SMEs
Cash Management
SMEs
Other (Please specify)
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SME
Description of Innovation
Customized CASA solution for micro SMEs, Dirham only Current Account proposition specially designed for micro entities or entities having certain trade licences . E.g. Tajer eCommerce initiative by Abu Dhabi DED, Dubai DED Instant License, Trader License, and Intelaq license just to name a few. Dirham only Current Account proposition specially designed for micro entitiesResults
• In line with UAE government and CBUAE’s initiative to support small businesses, this proposition enables access to banking services for these new and small businesses• Caters to Micro and Small category of businesses offering online banking transactional capabilities via ProCash apart from offering cheques books
• Dirham-only proposition
• This proposition would enable ADCB to partner with these young businesses and experience full growth curve by enabling access to credit in the future
Lessons Learnt
product design, systems, distribution channel, online onboarding capabilities
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