Bank Account Switch offers - Halal or Haram?

Wa alaykum salaam,

These switch offers have a condition that you should deposit a particular amount also into the new bank account. There is a potential that such a requirement causes this offer to be a form of Riba, as it is being given in lieu of a condition that you give the bank a deposit, and deposits are in the ruling of loans. Therefore, it is best to avoid this unless it is from a Shariah compliant bank.

Allah knows best

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