UIF Deposit Account
Halal Bank Accounts in New Jersey
A deposit account lets you keep money for everyday use like receiving income, paying bills, or making transfers — without earning interest.
UIF's time deposit account provides Shariah-compliant banking with FDIC insurance protection. Per its signed fatwa, it combines an Agency Agreement (UIF as the depositor's agent) with a Mudharabah Partnership Agreement, delivering quarterly anticipated returns from UIF's faith-based financing portfolios. There is no monthly maintenance fee. Best suited for: Everyday banking.
Pros
- Available nationwide in all 50 states
- FDIC insured up to $250,000 per depositor
- No monthly maintenance fee
- Mobile app available for account management
- Full online banking capabilities
Cons
- Strict early-withdrawal terms: no withdrawals in the first 7 days, no partial withdrawals before maturity, and closing mid-quarter forfeits all profit accrued that quarter (profit from prior quarters is kept)
- Anticipated profit rate is not guaranteed — actual returns may be higher or lower than the stated rate
- $5,000 minimum to open (vs. $100 for the savings account)
- Depositor bears profit risk — if the asset pool underperforms, you may be paid below the anticipated rate or no profit at all (principal remains FDIC insured)
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Product Details
Account Type
Time Deposit Account
Monthly Fee
$0
Min Deposit
$5,000
Structure
Profit-sharing - Quarterly anticipated returns
UIF in New Jersey
UIF's Time Deposit Account is available in New Jersey, backed by FDIC insurance up to $250,000 per depositor. There is no monthly maintenance fee on this account. Mobile banking is available for on-the-go account management. New Jersey is home to an estimated ~322K Muslims (3.5% of the population) (World Population Review, 2020 estimates). UIF operates nationwide, so New Jersey residents have full access to this product.
Shariah Compliance & Oversight
Operates as a dedicated Islamic finance provider whose activities are overseen by a formal, independent Sharia Supervisory Board and aligned with recognized Islamic finance standards.
Sharia Supervisory Board chaired by Sheikh Nizam Yaquby. Board reviews/approves UIF programs; fatwas + audits published.
2026-07-10
State Availability
UIF serves all 50 states + DC
✓ Available nationwide including New Jersey
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