AlRayan Bank UK Reviews 

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TrustScore 3 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Have been trying to unsuccessfuly create an account for months. Only way to do this is by using an online app. It just does not work. Their support assistant sends you a link to the same place which I... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

It is a pity I even had to give this appalling Bank a Star at all. Hands down, the worst banking experience of my life. Please please go elsewhere and save yourself unnecessary stress. Absolutely drea... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I opened a new ISA 3 weeks ago but did not appear on my digital app and the money also been taken out. I called few time and spoke with different representatives and no one gave me the satisfactory an... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Help with digital login. I would like to thank employee Himanga for his patience in helping me to register online at Al-Rayan Bank today. He was extremely patient and spent a lot of time explaining... See more

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Al Rayan Bank, the UK’s largest Sharia compliant bank, has been pioneering British Islamic banking since 2004. The Bank provides personal and commercial savings and finance accounts to customers throughout the UK and GCC. Customers' eligible deposits with Al Rayan Bank are protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme, the UK's deposit guarantee scheme, up to a total of £85,000. Al Rayan Bank is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the PRA.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Patient and professional

The young lady who took my call was extremely patient and professional throughout our lengthy conversation.

8 October 2024
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Reply from AlRayan Bank UK

Thank you for your feedback. We’re delighted to hear that our colleague provided you with such a positive experience. We strive to offer professional and patient service to all our customers, and it’s wonderful to know we met your expectations. If you have any further questions or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Al Rayyan Bank at Salwa Road Mr

Al Rayyan Bank at Salwa Road Mr. Ahmed Amer he is A banker he is one of best ever banker I have ever met great respected good job very smart good helper he make everything easy and simple
God blesses him
Thanks Mr Ahmed Amer

3 October 2024
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Reply from AlRayan Bank UK

Thank you for sharing your positive experience with Mr. Ahmed Amer at Masraf Al Rayan Bank on Salwa Road, Doha. That is actually a branch of our parent bank in Qatar, not the UK bank - whose Trust Pilot page this is, but we would be pleased to pass on your feedback.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Resolution

I had the need to raise an issue with Customer Services. The lady who took my call could not be more helpful. The day after the Bank Holiday, I received a call from Mr M Faisal in the Customer Care Team as promised. He was exceptionally helpful and professional and explained the process leading to the issue I had experienced. Even though it transpired that Al Rayan were not at fault (it was down to the clearing system that caused the transfer delay due to additional security checks etc), Al Rayan apologised and compensated me for my inconvenience as a gesture of goodwill. I am very happy with the resolution to my issue on this occasion and I very much doubt other banks would have done the same.

23 August 2024
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Reply from AlRayan Bank UK

Thank you for sharing your positive experience with our Customer Services team. We are delighted to hear that our colleague, Faisal, was able to assist you promptly and professionally.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

DO NOT OPEN AN ACCOUNT

I have still not received any correspondence regarding my complaint which it has been over a year now. From reading the reviews it seems this bank is heading downhill. CLOSE your account as soon as possible as once they start messing you about it will really upset you.

14 August 2024
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Reply from AlRayan Bank UK

We value your feedback and are committed to improving our services. Please contact our Customer Services Team on 0800 4086 407 from Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm so we can get this looked into.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Regretted using them from day one

Started dealing with them in 2019 and finally severed ties a few weeks ago. Appalling customer service, messed up basic stuff, could not even do basic calculation, kept getting postal address wrong, correspondence was poor. Thankfully havent dealt with them in detail lately but had to use them back in the day because of their shariah-compliant mortgage that I did not have many other options for. Started regretting from Day One!

20 July 2024
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Reply from AlRayan Bank UK

Faras

Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry to hear about your past experiences. It is disheartening to learn that we did not meet your expectations during your time with us from 2019.

We appreciate your patience and understanding, and we hope you might consider giving us another opportunity in the future.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I spoke to Fauzia/Fawzia today

I spoke to Fauzia/Fawzia today
Customer advisor on the telephone for al Rayan bank

She was super professional, helpful and efficient. Helped me solve my problem quickly and removed my anxieties. She is very experienced- need more like her working at our banks!

2 August 2024
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Reply from AlRayan Bank UK

Thank you for your kind words about Fozeea. We’re delighted to hear she provided you with professional and efficient service. Your feedback is greatly appreciated and will be shared with her and the team.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Rubbish and not worth the hassle. The process with this bank is

The process with this bank is: Happy to except your hard earned money. When you need your money back, you have to jump through hoops. Spend more money to try and get your money back. Customer Service is absolutely rubbish. That includes from senior to agents. Worst mistake I made, is when I invested my money with these clowns.

1 August 2024
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Reply from AlRayan Bank UK

Sammy, thank you for sharing your feedback. We are sorry to hear about your experience and regret any inconvenience caused. Your comments are important to us, and help us to improve our services.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Chat bot once again wasting my time. Useless

I have just tried to access my account to get my tax statement. I could not find anything on the web site, so try to use their chat bot, which is UTTERLY USELESS!!! You cannot get to talk to a person, just this stupid machine which does not understand anything and there is no way to get past this to a person. Really awful, useless service from this bank

3 July 2024
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Reply from AlRayan Bank UK

Thank you for posting your comment. We're sorry to read that you were unable to find what you were looking for on our website.

We do have information on how to obtain your Certificate of Profit on our website at https://www.alrayanbank.co.uk/help-and-support. If you would like us to send you a Certificate of Profit for your savings accounts with Al Rayan Bank, please contact us on 0800 408 6407.

We hope that this information helps.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I am so happy with the all staff.

Really I have to be honest, all staff are very respectful and they help the customers well from the Manager to all staff, specially Mr. Awad always when I meet him in the bank always smiley face and so helpful even on the phone , also Ms. Dana.

The Manger Mr. Ahmed so gentle.

2 July 2024
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Reply from AlRayan Bank UK

Abdulla,

Many thanks for taking the time to share your experience and for your kind words about our colleagues, Ahmed and Dana.

Thank you for choosing Al Rayan Bank

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

help with re-investment

Help with re-investment
Nabeel gave me a very clear understanding of our options and quickly arranged a telephone session for us to complete the formalities.

19 June 2024
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Reply from AlRayan Bank UK

Lynette, thank you for your message. We're glad that we able to assist you with your re-investment. Thanks for choosing to bank with us.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Acquisitions team - prompt service

I engaged with the acquisitions team and Sana Naveed was extremely helpful.

Thank you

3 June 2024
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Reply from AlRayan Bank UK

Many thanks for your kind words. We're glad that Sana was able to assist you. Thanks for choosing Al Rayan Bank.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I spoke to lady about adding my wife…

I spoke to lady about adding my wife name and she explained everything what I need to do. She was very polite and very helpful. Then I was having some problem with the banking app so I called again and spoke to Gentleman and he explained to me what I need to do. Overall very good experience.

12 June 2024
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Reply from AlRayan Bank UK

Hamzah, thanks for sharing details of your positive experiences. We're really pleased that our colleagues have been able to assist you when you have contacted us.

Thank you for choosing Al Rayan Bank

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Help with savings account

I spoke to Salina today regarding a savings account and she was so helpful and patient. She explained all I needed to do and talked me through steps I needed to take online. I was extremely grateful for her friendly and very professional manner and that nothing was too much trouble. She really is a credit to Al Rayan bank.

10 June 2024
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Reply from AlRayan Bank UK

Hello Mandy, thank you for taking the time to share your review. It's great to read about your positive experience. We are very happy that Salina was able to assist you. Thanks for choosing to bank with us.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Customer Service

I needed to re-invest existing funds and extend an existing ISA. The agent was extremely patient and went through the application form, question by question. I was very impressed.

4 June 2024
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Reply from AlRayan Bank UK

Michael, many thanks for taking the time to share you experience. We are really pleased to hear that we were able to assist you with all your ISA questions. Thanks for choosing Al Rayan Bank.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Recommended

I have visited the bank today.Mr Awad Alshamariy has helped me immensely with the issues I faced and helped me upgrade my account, he was very patient, helpful and provided great support. I recommend dealing with him at Alrayan Bank.

29 May 2024
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Reply from AlRayan Bank UK

Thank you for sharing your positive experience with us. We’re thrilled to hear Awad was able to provide the support you needed. Your recommendation is highly appreciated.

We’ll ensure your kind words reach him.

Thank you for choosing Al Rayan Bank

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Customer Feedback for Abu Alam

I called customers services today in reguards to closing my account and gentleman called Abu Alam answered. He helped me through for what I needed to do. He was patient with me when I wasn't understanding through out the call.

22 May 2024
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Reply from AlRayan Bank UK

Yousuf

Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience with our customer service. We’re delighted to hear that Abu Alam was able to assist you effectively and patiently. Your feedback is greatly appreciated and will be shared with Abu and our team.

Thank you for choosing to bank with us.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I’ve had great experiences with Al…

I’ve had great experiences with Al Rayan bank especially with their communication. I have one of their Savings accounts and I am very satisfied. The only negative I have is the app. It will randomly log me out at times and is very slow / laggy.

17 May 2024
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Reply from AlRayan Bank UK

Andrew,

Thank you for your valuable feedback. We’re delighted to hear about your positive experiences.

We apologise for the inconvenience you’ve sometimes experienced with our app. We’re continuously working on improving our services, and your feedback is very helpful.

Thank you for choosing Al Rayan Bank.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I opened a new ISA 3 weeks ago but did…

I opened a new ISA 3 weeks ago but did not appear on my digital app and the money also been taken out. I called few time and spoke with different representatives and no one gave me the satisfactory answer. Finally, I spoke with Fozeea and she took my complained seriously and sort the matter out within an hour. Well Done! Fozeea Jabeen.

24 April 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Worst digital banking ever

Al Rayan Bank has the worst digital banking system I've ever come across - it never works! Trying to close my account is also proving a nightmare.

24 April 2024
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Reply from AlRayan Bank UK

Thanks for sharing your review. We're sorry to hear that you are experiencing frustrations with Digital Banking. If you are able to give us a call on 0800 408 6407, one of our Digital Specialists will be able to assist you. We can also help you to close your account if you call us.

We hope this information helps.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Land registry

We had mortgaged our house back in 2021 but our name wasn't there in the land registry. I escalated this Al Rayan senior management and our request was forwarded to customer service department who finally managed to close the case. Although we were very frustrated with the delays initially, but upon identification of the issue, Al rayan's customer service closed my complain amicably. Here i d like to call for Muhammad Faisal who had been promptly updating me from time to time till the job was done.

23 April 2024
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Reply from AlRayan Bank UK

Fazle, thanks you for taking the time to share your experience. We are really pleased to hear the our colleague Muhammad kept you up-to-date with what we happening and ultimately that we were able to resolve your issue. Thanks for choosing Al Rayan Bank.

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