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Bahamas - Open a Savings Account at the Bahamas Post Office

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ProcedureEdit

Apply In-Person

  1. The Applicant has to submit an application to the Post Office. Visit the following link for Contact Contact Link
  2. The Applicant can download the Form from the following Depositors’ Book Form Link , Update Form Link.
  3. Complete the application forms with all details.
  4. After filling in all the details, submit the Application Form along with the supporting documents as mentioned in the “Required Documents” section to the Post Office.
  5. The Applicant must deposit at least BS$3.00 in the account.
  6. The Clerk at the Bank will issue a Pass Book to the Applicant and the saving account is activated.



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Required DocumentsEdit

  • Application form
  • Valid Passport or Driver’s Licence or School ID
  • National Insurance Card



Office Locations & ContactsEdit

The General Post Office
East Hill StreetP. O.
Box N- 8302Nassau
New Providence
The Bahamas
Email: [email protected]
Tel. (242) 322-3344/322-1112/3
Fax. (242) 326-8667, 328-2220
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, except on Public Holidays.
Click the following link for contact details Link

EligibilityEdit

  • The applicant must be 12 years or older.
  • Children under 12 years of age must have a Trustee.



FeesEdit

No processing fee is required for this service.


ValidityEdit

The account is valid for as long as it is active.


Documents to UseEdit

Application Form Link
Form Link


Sample DocumentsEdit

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Processing TimeEdit

  • Five minutes at the General Post Office in Nassau.
  • Two to three working days at the Sub Offices.
  • Three to four weeks at the Family Island Sub Offices.



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InstructionsEdit

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e.g. The state office holds birth records since january 1908.



Required InformationEdit

  • Account No
  • Full Legal Name
  • Address Details
  • Contact Details
  • P.O. Box
  • City and Country
  • Passport No
  • Issue Date Expiry Date
  • Place of Birth
  • National Insurance No
  • Place of Employment
  • Occupation
  • Self Employed (Nature of work, name of business/trade name)
  • Source of Income



Need for the DocumentEdit

This procedure is required to open a savings account at the Bahamas Post Office.


Information which might helpEdit

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Other uses of the Document/CertificateEdit

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.



External LinksEdit

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OthersEdit

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