To open an account, you will need to provide valid identification and a minimum deposit. The Bank only accepts photographic forms of the following types of identification:
- National Identification Card
- Passport
- Driver’s license
- National Insurance Scheme (NIS) Card
For nationals, any one of the above is acceptable. For non-nationals, any two of the first three are acceptable.
The minimum deposit required to open an account varies with the type of account being opened.
The current minimum deposits are:
Account Type |
Minimum Deposit |
Regular Savings |
EC$10.00 |
Honey Bee |
EC$10.00 |
Super Starter Education Investment Plan |
Units of EC$25.00 |
Personal Chequing Account |
EC$100.00 |
Fixed Deposit |
EC$1000.00 |
Treasure Chest |
EC$3000.00 |
Horizon |
EC$5000.00 |
US Savings |
US$1000.00 |