Mashreq Reviews 724

TrustScore 2 out of 5

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Most reviewers were unhappy with their experience overall. Many customers expressed significant dissatisfaction with the customer service, citing difficulties in reaching a real person and encountering unhelpful or scripted responses. People frequently reported issues with payments, including unexpected charges for international transfers, ATM withdrawals, and not maintaining minimum balances. There were also complaints about high late payment fees and charges for alleged breaches of minimum balance. Some people were dissatisfied with the overall service, highlighting problems with delayed actions on reported issues, such as card machine malfunctions, and a general lack of proper support or guidance. Reviewers also mentioned difficulties with contacting the bank, often being redirected to automated systems or experiencing long wait times without resolution. Conversely, a small portion of people felt satisfied with the staff, praising specific employees for their professionalism, helpfulness, and positive attitudes, particularly in branch visits.

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Customer service

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Service

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Staff

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Payment

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Customer communications

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Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

They are looters, promote with half details & then keep on charging. Even after request they just deny.. international transfer they will charge you, other ATM withdrawal they will charge you, not mai... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Worst bank experience.. Late payment minimum fees are too high.. a common man shouldn't take credit card from this.. They are fraud transactions..if payment is delayed due to blocking of card, the... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I obtained a car loan and require a clearance certificate. Despite visiting three branches, each advised me to log in to the website and request a call back. The process seems unnecessarily complicate... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The whole customer care services is a failure because since last Sunday February 1st, Amazon deducted 121.00 aed from my account and I am not even a registered user in that store. I was trying to reac... See more

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Mashreq is almost a half century old, yet proudly thinks like a challenger, startup, and innovator. Our mandate is to help customers find their way to Rise Every Day and unlock their vision of success. Find your way to Rise Every Day at www.Mashreq.com Stay connected with us! Twitter www.twitter.com/MashreqTweets Instagram www.instagram.com/mashreqbankofficial YouTube www.youtube.com/user/Mashreqbanklive LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/mashreqbank Google+ https://plus.google.com


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1.9

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TrustScore 2 out of 5

724 reviews

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The most unprofessional bank i have ever seen

This has been the most unprofessional banking experience I have ever encountered. There is a total lack of communication, consistent delays in replies, and a complete failure in customer service. Despite being assigned a Relationship Manager, they are unreachable and unresponsive. I strongly advise other business owners to look elsewhere; this institution does not respect the time or needs of professional enterprises.

19 February 2026
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Reply from Mashreq

Hi Helal,
We understand the difficulty you are facing and are committed to addressing it. We’d like to review this and support you further. Kindly share your details at smfeedback@mashreq.com with reference number #557850, and our team will get in touch with you soon.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very close-minded and inconsiderate…

Very close-minded and inconsiderate bank for a reversal of fees, which I easily ask for a different bank in the UAE, especially for a 1st time user of theirs. There are a lot of requirements to get your request initiated, like reversal of unwanted fees; however, despite complying with their terms, the bank will eventually reject your request. Please avoid this bank and go to another legit/better bank. Don't be easily persuaded by their card promotions like 1 Dhs food/item, as I did.

13 February 2026
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Reply from Mashreq

Hi John, We’re sorry to learn about your experience and appreciate you bringing this to our attention. Please share your details with us at smfeedback@mashreq.com with reference number M000176, and our team will investigate and support you at the earliest.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Wonderful service from Iman Saleh…

Wonderful service from Iman Saleh aljaberi from the main branch in Abu Dhabi. She is really helpful.

12 February 2026
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Reply from Mashreq

Hello Areg,
We are committed to providing every customer with the best banking experience and we are constantly striving to make sure that every customer feels taken care of. Thank you for the 5-star review.
Regards,
Mashreq

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

InanIman saleh aljabeti main branch,she…

InanIman saleh aljabeti main branch,she is an excellent employee and guided and helped with the transaction.Thank you

7 February 2026
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Reply from Mashreq

Hello Hemakshi,
We appreciate you taking the time to offer this valuable feedback. We are glad you loved your experience with us. Thank you for being a valuable customer.
Regards,
Mashreq

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The whole customer care services is a…

The whole customer care services is a failure because since last Sunday February 1st, Amazon deducted 121.00 aed from my account and I am not even a registered user in that store. I was trying to reach help center but always AI responding stupidly regarding other issues and not solving my problem. At night I received a message saying I will be contacted in 24 hrs and until today nobody has called.

1 February 2026
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Reply from Mashreq

Hi Juan, We regret to learn about your experience. Please reach out to us at smfeedback@mashreq.com with reference number M000175, and our team will review this and assist you accordingly.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Lockout of my own account for the last…

Lockout of my own account for the last 3 months. If i could chose 0 stars would definitely do so

I am extremely disappointed with Mashreq’s handling of my account.
For several months, I have been unable to access my own bank account, with no effective support or resolution provided. My RM is totally useless. I have been having otp issues and im told there is no other way to access my account, unless i dont receive my otp, i cant access my online banking, and i cant even change the number to receive my otp on an alternative number.
No one takes real ownership to actually fix the situation. Every interaction involves a different representative, forcing me to explain the issue from the beginning each time, with no continuity, accountability, or follow-up.
As I live overseas, I have incurred significant costs making international calls simply to try to access my own funds. Promised callbacks never happen, cases are not properly followed up, and escalations lead nowhere.

I can read by the thousands of review that a lot of customers are having the same issue, and that clearly this is a systemic issue rather than an isolateur problem.

The lack of professionalism, urgency, and customer care is alarming, especially given the real-life consequences: unpaid bills, disrupted finances, and unnecessary stress caused solely by the bank’s inaction.

Customers should never have to beg for access to their own money. Based on this experience, I would strongly caution anyone considering Mashreq if they value reliability, accountability, and basic banking standards.

My lawyer has advised me to raise a complaint with Sanadak and the Central Bank of the UAE regarding the unresolved matter and the poor handling of my case.

28 January 2026
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Reply from Mashreq

Hi Naushine, We’re sorry that your experience did not meet expectations. Please write to us at smfeedback@mashreq.com with reference number M000174, and our team will review the matter and assist you accordingly.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I had been using credit card for 2…

I had been using credit card for 2 years. But once I used my full credit limit which is 20k, I spent 19,900, it was underlimit by 100 before the statement generated but immediately after the statement is genrated they charged me overfee of AED 310. Which rubbish!

26 January 2026
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Reply from Mashreq

Hi Tayyab, Sorry to hear about your experience. We’d like to review this and support you further. Kindly share your details at smfeedback@mashreq.com with reference number M000173, and our team will get in touch with you soon.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Disappointing

As a potential new customer couldn’t talk to anyone. Ways to improve? Human contact required so questions can be answered. Very easy to click on buttons and open an account though!!

13 January 2026
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Reply from Mashreq

Hello Marion,
We apologize for the unpleasant experience you had. For further assistance, please write to us at smfeedback@mashreq.com with reference number #542073, and our team will review the matter and assist you accordingly.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Locked out of my own money

Locked out of my own money – unacceptable service

I am extremely disappointed with Mashreq’s handling of my account.

For weeks, I have been locked out of my own bank account with no effective support or resolution. I keep being given excuses around OTP issues and repeated KYC requirements, yet no one takes ownership to actually fix the problem. Each time I contact support, I am passed to a different person, forced to re-explain the situation from the beginning, with no continuity or accountability.

I live overseas and have spent a significant amount of money on international calls just to try and access my own funds. Promised callbacks do not happen, cases are not followed up, and escalation leads nowhere. This is now the second time my account has been frozen, which points to a systemic issue rather than a one-off mistake.

The lack of professionalism and urgency is shocking, especially considering the real-life impact this has had — outstanding bills, disrupted finances, and unnecessary stress caused purely by the bank’s inaction.

Customers should never have to beg for access to their own money. I would strongly caution anyone considering Mashreq if they value reliability, accountability, and basic banking acc

14 January 2026
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Reply from Mashreq

Hi Christopher, We regret to learn about your experience. Please reach out to us at smfeedback@mashreq.com with reference number #542072, and our team will review this and assist you accordingly.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

They are total fraud

They are total fraud. They want to steal my 370.40 AED

13 December 2025
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Reply from Mashreq

Dear Customer, We’re sorry that your experience did not meet expectations. Please write to us at smfeedback@mashreq.com with reference number M000078, and our team will review the matter and assist you accordingly.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Professional Negligence – Mortgage Department putting family home at risk

I am forced to write this review as a last resort. Our mortgage application is credit-approved, yet Mashreq’s administrative inertia is causing us to miss our property contract deadline of January 12th.

Despite having a perfect credit history and providing a significant deposit, we have been treated with total indifference. Our Relationship Officer has been consistently unresponsive, even ending the business day without giving a promised update while knowing our purchase was in jeopardy.

Furthermore, the incompetence of the processing team is staggering. We have been asked for the same documents multiple times and forced to explain the same items, specifically "fixed savings spaces", repeatedly. It is clear that files are not being reviewed properly.

Because of Mashreq, my family is now facing potential homelessness and a breach of contract with the seller. This is not how "Relationship Banking" should work. I have escalated this to senior management and will be filing a formal case with Sanadak/UAE Central Bank today.

Avoid Mashreq if you have a strict property deadline.

5 January 2026
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Reply from Mashreq

Hi Bruce, We regret to learn about your experience. Please reach out to us at smfeedback@mashreq.com with reference number M000077, and our team will review this and assist you accordingly.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Really Im Very Bad Experience i…

Really Im Very Bad Experience i deposited 2500dhm in the atm machine . i inserted two 1000 dhm notes. and one 500 dhm note. the atm returned only 1500 dhm and one 1000 dhm note got stuck inside the machine . this amount was not credited in to my bank account its was happened 26.12.2025 timing around 3.55 to 4.45 between . amost 10 days over still i didnt get.. i have low salary how i will survice here .. this 1000dhm is big money to me ..

6 January 2026
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Reply from Mashreq

Dear Zubaidha,
We’re sorry to hear about the issue you’ve encountered and regret the inconvenience. Please write to us at smfeedback@mashreq.com with reference number #539264, and our team will review the matter and assist you accordingly.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

my worst experience with any bank…

my worst experience with any bank within whole world. I deposited here money, but their banking app got locked while i am in Europe taking care of my sick son. "We locked your account..for unlock you have to come to UAE and vist branch!!! What???!!!! You practically stole my money for at least 6 months! Fraudulent Bank....sorry

3 January 2026
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Reply from Mashreq

Hi Milan Groeppl, We’re sorry that your experience did not meet expectations. Please write to us at smfeedback@mashreq.com with reference number #538602, and our team will review the matter and assist you accordingly.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Imaan salah aljabri in main branch Abu…

Imaan salah aljabri in main branch Abu Dhabi helped me in resolving the issue to my account. Soo helpful

3 January 2026
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Reply from Mashreq

Hello Milipreet kaur Batth,
We appreciate you taking the time to offer this valuable feedback. We are glad you loved your experience with us. Thank you for being a valuable customer.
Regards,
Mashreq

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Worst bank in UAE

Worst bank in UAE. Their customer support team is the worst in all ways. Lot of issues and no solution from customer support. for a small thing, you need to call 10 times but still no results. Its complete nightmare.

28 December 2025
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Reply from Mashreq

Hi Faheem Habib, We regret to learn about your experience. Please reach out to us at smfeedback@mashreq.com with reference number M000048, and our team will review this and assist you accordingly.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Worst bank I’ve ever dealt with

Worst bank I’ve ever dealt with. App never works and no customer service at all. None of the offers actually hold true and no one helps. They just send you in circles. Avoid!!!

8 December 2025
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Reply from Mashreq

Hi Consumer, we’re sorry to hear about your experience. This is not what we aim to deliver. Please write to us at smfeedback@mashreq.com with your details, quoting reference number #536998, and our team will assist you at the earliest.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

It’s a group of scammer and thugs not a…

It’s a group of scammer and thugs not a bank .
And credit card is their main tool of this fraud bank .
Never take their credit card and don’t trust their agents who tells a lie about the offers ,
Always they give wrong and half information to the customer ….
And then they start their credit card scam.

21 August 2025
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Reply from Mashreq

Hello Shoaib,
We apologize for the unpleasant experience you had. Please reach out to us at smfeedback@mashreq.com with reference number M000036, and our team will review this and assist you accordingly.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very slow service

Very slow service. It’s almost a miracle if they respond to a complaint. Their advertisements are misleading, and the actual service does not match what is promised

12 December 2025
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Reply from Mashreq

Hi Ahmed, We’re sorry that your experience did not meet expectations. Please write to us at smfeedback@mashreq.com with reference number M000035, and our team will review the matter and assist you accordingly.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very bad service in a month 5 times…

Very bad service in a month 5 times charges of 21aed Your AC No: XXXXXXXX9527 is debited with AED 21.00 due to breach of minimum balance. Login to Online Banking for details. Your AC No: XXXXXXXX9527 is debited with AED 21.00 due to breach of minimum balance. Login to Online Banking for details. Your AC No: XXXXXXXX9527 is debited with AED 21.00 due to breach of minimum balance. Login to Online Banking for details.this is just some of the details I try calling to no avail

24 December 2025
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Reply from Mashreq

Hi Nulaye Virginia, Sorry to hear about your experience. We’d like to review this and support you further. Kindly share your details at smfeedback@mashreq.com with reference number M000032, and our team will get in touch with you soon.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very poor customer service

Very poor customer service. No one at the call centre attends to calls.
For 30 minutes you are calling the bank. Come on. At least 10 minutes lol.

18 December 2025
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Reply from Mashreq

Hi Archie Mukoto,
We’re sorry to hear about your experience. This is not what we aim to deliver. Please write to us at smfeedback@mashreq.com with your details, quoting reference number #533617, and our team will assist you at the earliest.
Regards,
Mashreq

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