Alternative way to check NBAD balance during workflow without mobile access

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I am currently working on a data workflow in KNIME where I trigger some external processes and occasionally need to verify small payment deductions from my National Bank of Abu Dhabi account. Normally I would just open the mobile app and check the balance, but recently I have been working in a restricted environment where mobile access is not possible and the app itself has also been unreliable.

The issue I am facing is not about automation directly but more about how to reliably confirm account balance while staying inside a desktop based workflow. I tried accessing the bank through a browser session but sometimes it requires additional verification that I cannot complete in that environment, so it breaks the flow of my work.

I am wondering if anyone here has dealt with a similar situation where you needed a quick and simple way to check your bank balance without relying on the mobile app. Even something basic like a stable web method or another workaround that fits into a technical workflow would help.

Right now it feels like a small gap but it interrupts my process more than expected, so I thought it would be worth asking if someone has found a practical solution.

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Yeah, that kind of limitation is pretty common in restricted or controlled environments—especially when mobile access or OTP flows aren’t available. Unfortunately most banks (including NBAD/FAB) are built around app + 2FA now, so anything outside that can feel clunky. In situations like yours, the best workaround is usually to rely on a lightweight web-based check that doesn’t require full app interaction every time, or to verify balances at specific checkpoints instead of mid-workflow.

What I’ve seen some people do in similar setups is keep a simple browser-based option open separately and just use it when needed, rather than trying to fully integrate it into the workflow. For example, if you just need a quick confirmation of your nbad balance something like an online guide :slightly_smiling_face: can be used as a quick reference without going through the heavier app process, which helps keep your KNIME workflow from constantly breaking.