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Managing your account

How to apply

Applying for a FlexAccount is quick & easy

Start by telling us who you are:

I'm new to Rafidain Bank

Looking to switch your current account to us?

It's easy, just look out for the 'Account Switch Service' under the 'account options' section of the application. You'll need to give us...

  • The name of your current bank/ building society
  • Your account number
  • Your sort code

Then specify the date you want your account transferred and we'll look after the rest.

Applying online is easy...
 
  • It only takes about 10 minutes
  • We'll give you an instant decision
  • Joint accounts are available
  • Option to switch your Direct Debits, standing orders and bill payments to us. Find out ​about switching

To make your application as quick as possible, you'll need your address details for the last 3 years handy and also your employer's address if you're employed. (If you can't remember an address you can always find it using the Royal Mail address finder (This link will open in a new window) (This link will open in a new window) (This link will open in a new window) (This link will open in a new window).)

Important: If you're applying for a new account and want to switch to us at the same time, please consider postage times, holidays etc. when choosing the date you want your switch to complete on, especially if you also want your old account closed once your new account is open. If you ask us to close your old account your existing card will be cancelled on the completion date and you’ll need to use your Rafidain Bank card from that date onwards.

I'm an existing customer
  • Use the button below to log-in for an even shorter application form
  • Option to switch your Direct Debits, standing orders and bill payments to us. More about switching.

Important: If you're applying for a new account and want to switch to us at the same time, please consider postage times, holidays etc. when choosing the date you want your switch to complete on, especially if you also want your old account closed once your new account is open. If you ask us to close your old account your existing card will be cancelled on the completion date and you’ll need to use your new Rafidain Bank card from that date onwards.

  • Use the button below to log-in for an even shorter application form 
  • Option to switch your Direct Debits, standing orders and bill payments to us. More about switching.

Important: If you're applying for a new account and want to switch to us at the same time, please consider postage times, holidays etc. when choosing the date you want your switch to complete on, especially if you also want your old account closed once your new account is open. If you ask us to close your old account your existing card will be cancelled on the completion date and you’ll need to use your new Rafidain Bank card from that date onwards.

  • It only takes about 10 minutes to apply for a new FlexAccount
  • We'll give you an instant decision on screen
  • Joint accounts are available
  • Option to switch your Direct Debits, standing orders and bill payments to us. Find out about switching.

To make your application as quick as possible, you'll need your address details for the last 3 years handy and also your employer's address if you're employed. (If you can't remember an address you can always find it using the Royal Mail address finder.)

Important: If you're applying for a new account and want to switch to us at the same time, please consider postage times, holidays etc. when choosing the date you want your switch to complete on, especially if you also want your old account closed once your new account is open. If you ask us to close your old account your existing card will be cancelled on the completion date and you’ll need to use your new Rafidain Bank card from that date onwards.

Upgrading to FlexAccount

If you're an existing cash card customer who's never registered for online banking but would like to upgrade to FlexAccount, please call the number below.

To make your application as quick as possible, you'll need your address details for the last 3 years handy and also your employer's address if you're employed. (If you can't remember an address you can always find it using the Royal Mail address finder.)

Important: If you're applying for a new account and want to switch to us at the same time, please consider postage times, holidays etc. when choosing the date you want your switch to complete on, especially if you also want your old account closed once your new account is open. If you ask us to close your old account your existing card will be cancelled on the completion date and you’ll need to use your new Rafidain Bank card from that date onwards.

Call +44 783 974 9373 (cash card customers only)

We're open Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm and Saturday 9am to 5pm

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