Belize - Open a Bank Account

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Procedure

1. To open a bank account, go to the bank of your choice.
2. Complete an application form.
3. Present a valid identification (Social Security Card and/or Passport), along with a recent utility bill [not older than three (3) months].
4. You will be required to present additional documents if you are opening a checking or if you are a non-Belizean.

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Required Documents

Belizeans and Permanent Residents:

• valid identification (Social Security Card and/or Passport)
• recent utility bill (not older than three (3) months to confirm place of residence
• To open a checking account, the Bank would require a Bankers Reference from an established banking institution, or that the customer maintains a savings account prior to opening a checking account.

Non-Belizeans:

• two (2) Bankers References from established institutions
• passport or a notarized copy of the passport and one other form of identification.
• recent utility bill (not older than 3 months).

Office Locations & Contacts

Government of Belize - Departments

Eligibility

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Fees

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Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

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Related Videos

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Instructions

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Required Information

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1. Date of Birth.
2. City or County of Birth.

Need for the Document

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Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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External Links

http://www.belizeinvest.org.bz/bank-account-establishment.html

Others

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