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Here, you’ll find all of our latest news and articles, designed to help you get the most from your digital banking with Nomo. Our blog will cover a wide 
range of topics, and feature unique insights about digital banking, UK culture and the Nomo product.

To mark the full public launch of Nomo, we sat down with CEO Sean Gilchrist 
to get his take on the many benefits of Nomo, and why its launch is such a 
significant moment for global Islamic banking.

## First of all, what is Nomo and what makes it so special?

Nomo is the world’s first fully digital international Islamic bank. The clear and simple Nomo app gives you 24/7 control and visibility over your wealth, wherever you are in the world.

Everything from signing up, to making international transfers, to accessing 
UK investments, can be done in a few taps on your smartphone. Nomo is an 
international bank that fits snugly in your pocket!

## What’s Nomo’s relationship with the UK, and what are the benefits that this brings?

Nomo is a trading name of BLME (Bank of London and The Middle East), 
which means that we’re a UK-based digital bank. This gives our customers 
the unique opportunity to enjoy the prestige, ease and assurance of UK 
banking, even if they aren’t British residents.

Some of the benefits include fee-free spending in GBP, free transfers to and 
from British bank accounts, and free ATM cash withdrawals in the UK. For 
anyone who regularly spends time in the UK, Nomo is the ideal bank 
account.

On top of this, Nomo deposits of up to £85,000 are protected by the UK’s 
FSCS (Financial Services Compensation Scheme), meaning that customers 
can bank with the confidence that their wealth is secure.

### What types of accounts does Nomo offer?

We offer Current Accounts in both GBP and USD, giving our customers the 
chance to hold their wealth in two of the most secure and widely recognised 
global currencies.

Nomo also allows our customers to invest in the UK and grow their wealth in 
GBP and USD through our competitive Fixed Term Deposits, with a choice of 
rates and durations.

## Why is Nomo so important for Islamic digital banking?

The work we are doing at Nomo shares the advances in digital banking and 
fintech from London with customers in the Middle East. We want to lay the 
foundations for a new future of Islamic digital banking which is driven by 
cutting-edge technology, improved accessibility, and excellence in customer 
service.

We hope that the example set by Nomo will encourage other fintech 
companies to digitise Islamic banking, creating a more prosperous future for 
customers across the GCC region and beyond.

## What new features will you look to introduce soon?

Very soon we hope to add Apple Pay as a payment option, to make 
payments with Nomo even faster. Plus, we will be launching the Android 
version of Nomo in the near future.

We also have some more exciting investment opportunities on the horizon, 
including UK mortgages, so stay tuned!

### Ready to get started?

*Applying for a Nomo account is easy. It takes just a few minutes and can all 
be done on your iPhone.
Once we’ve processed your application, we’ll send you your UK contactless 
debit card and it’ll be with you in 3-5 working days. However, you can start 
spending straight away by accessing your virtual card details in the app!*

[**Download Nomo Now**](/download)

Say hello to the world’s first fully  digital international Islamic bank!

Passport & Civil ID process

Applying for Nomo is a fast and simple process, and it should only take you minutes to finish.

In the amount of time it takes to make a cup of tea, you could be on your way to opening a UK-based bank account with Nomo!

However, there are a number of essential steps that need to be completed correctly in order to successfully submit your application and open a Nomo account.

We will ask you to take a photo of your ID documents to verify your identity. These are:

●	Your passport

●	Your Civil ID (for Kuwaiti residents only)

These documents must be valid, so we cannot accept them if they are expired.

Plus, we need a new photo of your original, physical passport or Civil ID. We are unable to accept a picture of a picture of these documents - you must take a new photo of the real documents as part of the application process.

When you take the photos, please make sure that there is no glare and all the details are clear, and that you capture the entire photo page. 

By following the above guidelines, you can avoid problems with scanning your ID documents, and enjoy a seamless application process! 

If you need any more help with the application process, please [get in touch with our friendly Customer Success Team](https://www.nomobank.com/contact-us)


How to scan your passport and Civil ID during your Nomo application

Online shopping with Nomo

Shopping has changed.

We no longer spend whole afternoons wandering around shopping malls and department stores to see what catches our eye and going home with bags and boxes filled with exciting new luxuries (except Harrods – we still like going there!).

Instead, shopping has gone digital.

Businesses all around the world have noticed that these days, people mainly prefer to do their shopping using their smartphones or laptops. There are plenty of advantages of shopping from the comfort of home, like more free time, more choice, and less queuing. Plus, the delivery driver carries everything to your doorstep so you don’t have to!

But online shopping is only as good as the payment method you use to make the purchase.

Nomo is the perfect way to shop online with confidence. Here are 3 reasons why…

1.	Nomo lets you buy from UK companies with zero international fees, so you can keep up with the latest London trends without breaking the bank.

2.	Our cutting-edge security systems keep your money safe from online fraudsters, and deposits up to £85,000 are protected by the UK’s Financial Services Compensation Scheme. 

3.	All of your card details are stored virtually in the Nomo app, and you can use them as soon as you have your account – you don’t even need to wait for your physical card to arrive. Simply head to the ‘Card’ tab, where you’ll find all the details you need to make online purchases.

## UK banking at your fingertips

If you want to shop online with the security and convenience of a UK bank account, then Nomo is the account for you. 

Nomo has been designed to make international and domestic online payments fast, simple and secure.

Start shopping online with Nomo by downloading the app and applying for your account now!


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