First Citizens Business Online is a fast, secure, real-time platform that makes it easy to manage your company’s financial activities anytime, anywhere. Designed to give your business and edge, it helps you streamline operations, track activities in real time, and stay in control of your finances, wherever you are.

Our Online Banking solution allows you to:

• Strengthen Security: Two-factor authentication, password self-resets, card services (block/unblock, PIN set).
• Manage accounts: Real-time balances, 90-day activity history, and downloadable e-statements with cheque images.
• Pay & Transfer: Internal transfers, bill payments, payroll, vendor payments, wires, RTGS.
• Control Access: Administrator/user self-enrolment, custom permissions, secure messaging.

Eligible applicants include: Companies and Corporations, Statutory Boards, Local Government entities, and other registered business entities.

To sign up, you’ll need:

• A First Citizens business account (used for payments, transfers, and fee deductions).
• A signed application form (downloadable from our website).
• Your company’s registration documents (to verify your business identity).
• Valid ID for all company directors (for security and compliance).

Submit these by branch drop-off or email to businessonline@firstcitizensbb.com and our team will contact you to start onboarding.

Yes, you may appoint up to two Administrators to manage your company’s Business Online profile. Administrators have full platform access, can add/remove users, and assign permissions. They are responsible for managing users’ access securely.

Currently, there are no fees or charges associated with Business Online.  

Business Online works on Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge, and Safari across desktop and mobile devices.

No, Business Online is not a Mobile Application. You can access it anytime from your mobile browser on any compatible device.

Yes, you can securely access your account anywhere in the world, 24/7, using our recommended browsers and security settings.

Your security is our top priority. Business Online is protected by advanced security measures, including two-factor authentication and one-time passwords (OTPs) via email or SMS. This means you can transact with confidence, knowing your business information is safeguarded.

No, only users authorised by your Company Administrator can access your company’s account. Each user must self-enrol with their own unique login credentials, protected by advanced encryption.

No, password resets require multiple layers of identity verification. If you suspect your account has been compromised, immediately reset it using “Forgot Password” and send a secure message to our team.

Yes, there are default daily and per-transaction limits for certain payment types (such as Real Time Payments-RTP). These can be customised at on boarding, and Administrators can adjust user-level limits at any time.

Internal transfers between First Citizens accounts are processed instantly and funds are reflected immediately in the payee’s account.

Transfers to other banks are available immediately.

You can confirm your transfer instantly by checking your account balance. E-statements are also available for download. If you have concerns, contact the Business Online team for verification.

The Business Online Team’s days/hours of operation are:

• Mondays – Fridays 8am to 4.30pm

Our Customer Service Representatives can be contacted as follows:

• Technical Support – Via phone – 1-246-431-4577
• Emails can be directed to businessonline@firstcitizensbb.com
• Secure Messages via the Business Online platform login.

You’ll receive a migration notice two days before your onboarding date. Submit all pending transactions before this date as any not processed will be deleted and must be re-entered in the new system after enrolment.

During migration, only current Administrators will be moved to the new system. All other users must be re-created by Administrators and will need to self-enrol.