Muslims in many countries are excused paying bank charges

[The Avon Lady]

Narcosis, can you or can you not open such an account?

[Konovalov]

Originally Posted by The Avon Lady

Narcosis, can you or can you not open such an account?

Avon Lady,

I have phoned HSBC who have confirmed to me that the opening of an Amanah account is open to anyone providing they meet the standard identity, secuirty, financial checks ect. You do not have to prove that you are Muslim or of any religous/ethnic background.

Also I know that the Islamic Bank of Britain has the same policy where these services are open to anyone. In fact from this article:

http://www.sundayherald.com/58052

The bank is advised by Islamic scholars, who must approve all new products, and it also undergoes a quarterly Sharia compliance audit. Piranie said that the bank’s ethical stance as well as the transparency of its charging structure and investment policy have attracted a number of non-Muslim customers. “At one point 20% of our customers in Leicester were non-Muslims,” he said.

I have not checked with Lloyds TSB who I'm sure also offer a similar product but I would assume that they would also have the same sort of policy as HSBC and the Islamic Bank of Britain. I hope that answers your question.