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What are the formalities related to the opening of a bank account?

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Question added by FATEH BOUCHENE , institut d'emission , banque centrale d'algerie
Date Posted: 2017/07/06
Buwet Junadar
by Buwet Junadar , Sales Manager , Citi - Singapore

The formalities for opening a bank account typically involve providing personal identification, such as a passport or national ID сheck how to open bank account , proof of address through utility bills or a lease agreement, and sometimes a minimum deposit. Banks may also require employment information, income proof, and a completed application form. Additionally, for non-resident accounts, more stringent documentation may be needed due to international regulations aimed at preventing money laundering and financial crimes.

Pankaj Upadhyay
by Pankaj Upadhyay , Associate Director Sales , Infosys

Procedures and Formalities for Opening a Bank Account differ country to country and sometimes sector to sector also. Still there are some standard set of formalities which are common across: 

You need to fill the Account opening form with the following set of documents:

- Proof of Residence / Business.

- Proof of Address.

- Primary account holders ID proof and Photographs.

- Documents supporting the purpose of account opening.

 

All these documents along with the Account Opening form should be submitted to the Bank, once it is done Bank might ask you to provide some additional documents or in some cases they might ask for some funds to be deposited to the Bank to open the account.

 

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