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Account Opening Requirements
and Application forms
1. Identification
Valid identification – (Electoral ID, Passport, Driver’s Licence)
a. One (1) for deposit accounts – as outlined in the Account Opening Requirements
b. Two (2) for non-resident persons – (one of which must be the passport)
2. Your proof of address
Proof of legal address (utility bill or banks statement in the customer’s name not more than 3 months)
3. Proof of Income
Proof of income/ source of deposits, such as job letter (not more than 3 months) or pay-slip (not more than 1 month).
Where other forms are accepted, ensure an appropriate notation is included on document and approved by a Senior Officer.
Application Forms
Take a minute to download the application form you need and take it in to any of our Banking Centres.
Personal savings account application form
Additional information:
For Non-Resident Accounts
In addition to items 1-3, you’ll be required to submit:
A bank reference letter from non- resident persons from foreign bankers
For Minors
In addition to items 1-3, you’ll be required to submit:
– Where the parent is not listed on the identification card, the minor’s birth certificate is required.
– Letter authorizing the opening of the account is required from non-parents from the parent along with the parent’s id card or Guardianship Order from Court
For Foreign Students
In addition to items 1-3, you’ll be required to submit:
– Letter of acceptance/ enrolment from the educational institution
– Letter from the donor and their proof of income submitted as evidence of funding for the account
Account Opening FAQs
What if I only have one piece of photo bearing ID?
Only one is required for nationals, two must be provided by a non-resident
I do not have a bill in my name, what do I do?
Where the above documents are not available in the customer’s name, the following may be
accepted along with the utility bill as applicable:
- SPOUSE – Marriage Certificate;
- PARENT/ CHILD – Birth Certificate
- LANDLORD/ TENANT – Lease agreement and rent receipt dated not older than 3 months
- PROPERTY OWNER – Bank’s Address Verification Letter along with a copy of the attester’s identification in line with Proof of Identity requirements.
I am not permanently employed but would like to open an account with FCBB, what do I do?
Pensioners
- Pension Letter or Notice from institution outlining details and frequency of payments e.g. lump sum with monthly payments;
- Cheque stub from the institution with the instalment amount (i.e. lump sum amounts are not accepted).
- Bank statements clearing evidencing pension deposits, where the customer states the source of funding as savings held with another financial institution
Unemployed & Students
- Letter from ministry, contributor or donor of funds with a copy of the contributor’s identification and job letter or pay slips;
- Evidence of loan financing where applicable;
- Letter of enrolment with an educational institution where applicable.
The Bank reserves the right to request additional information/documentation if deemed necessary.
