Foreign Currency Account

Banking Without Borders

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Who Can Open This Account?

Our Foreign Currency Account is ideal for customers who wish to save, send, and receive money in major international currencies — US Dollars (USD), Euros (EUR), or British Pounds (GBP) — all within an account designed for global convenience.

To open your Foreign Currency Account, simply provide the following required documents:

  • Two recent passport-sized photographs
  • Valid identification document:
    (National ID, International Passport, Driver’s License, or Voter’s ID)
  • Resident permit (for non-residents)
  • Two references
  • Proof of residential address or visitation report
  • Minimum Opening Balance: 250.00 in USD, GBP, or EUR
  • Minimum Operating Balance: 250.00 in the selected currency
  • Multiple Funding Options:
    • Direct inflows from overseas
    • Local cash deposits
  • Transparent Withdrawal Charges:
    • Withdrawals from inflows attract a 0.5% – 3% fee
    • No charges on withdrawals made from cash deposits
  • International Transfers: Convenient access to Telegraphic Transfer (TT) services for global transactions