FAB* Charge (What It Is + Is It Legit?)

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The "FAB*" charge is from First Abu Dhabi Bank. First Abu Dhabi Bank UAE banking fee.

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First Abu Dhabi Bank

First Abu Dhabi Bank

First Abu Dhabi Bank UAE banking fee.

FAB*

Category

Banking

Avg. Charge

Variable

Country

AE

Billing Cycle

One-time

Cancel At

bankfab.com/en-ae/contact-us

Support

+971-600-525-500

Why does this charge appear?

First Abu Dhabi Bank uses the shortened descriptor "FAB*" on bank statements because the bank operates under its widely recognized brand abbreviation, FAB, which was adopted following the 2017 merger of First Gulf Bank and National Bank of Abu Dhabi. Payment processing systems across the UAE and international networks have a limited number of characters available for merchant descriptors, so FAB's billing infrastructure is configured to transmit the abbreviated form rather than the full legal name. If you hold an account or have made a transaction with First Abu Dhabi Bank and see "FAB*" on your statement, it is simply the bank's standard billing identifier used across all its fee and service charges.

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What should you do?

1

Identify the FAB* charge

Log into your First Abu Dhabi Bank online banking account at bankfab.com and review your recent transaction history to match the FAB* charge with any known banking fees, service charges, or account maintenance fees associated with your FAB account.

2

Review your FAB account terms

Check your First Abu Dhabi Bank account agreement or fee schedule to confirm whether the FAB* charge corresponds to a standard banking fee such as an annual card fee, account service charge, or transaction fee that FAB is authorized to collect.

3

Contact First Abu Dhabi Bank directly

If you cannot identify what the FAB* charge is for, reach out to First Abu Dhabi Bank through their official contact page at bankfab.com/en-ae/contact-us to request a detailed explanation of the charge and get written confirmation of what service or fee it represents.

4

Manage or adjust your FAB services

If the FAB* charge is for a service you no longer need or wish to downgrade, visit bankfab.com or contact First Abu Dhabi Bank customer support through bankfab.com/en-ae/contact-us to explore options for changing your account type, canceling add-on services, or waiving eligible fees.

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Is this charge fraudulent?

No, this is a legitimate charge from First Abu Dhabi Bank. However, if you did not authorize this charge or cancelled your subscription, you may be eligible for a refund.

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