Open a Bank Account in Bahamas

$1,000.00

The Bahamas is one of the industry veterans when it comes to offshore financial services. Since the 30s and 40s, the jurisdiction has been attracting foreign wealth due to its absence of taxation and its confidentiality policies. Although it lost popularity after its independence from Great Britain back in 1973, in favor of Cayman, BVI or Bermuda, it is still one of the go-to jurisdictions in terms of offshore corporate, trust and banking services.

The Bahamas is one of the biggest financial centers of the Caribbean, with financial services producing some 15 percent of GDP and being the second-largest industry after tourism. The country’s legislation and regulatory structure, comparatively highly-skilled workforce, and its stable government have attracted the some of the most prestigious financial institutions from around the globe.

We can help you open bank accounts in Bahamas. Accounts are available for individuals.
We work with 6 different banks in Bahamas. Each bank has different eligibility requirements, types of accounts available and onboarding processes. We invite you to carefully review each banks requirements and services below to better understand if their banking services meet your needs:

 

Our banking support service is not just a mere introduction to the bank. We assist you in filling out the business questionnaires appropriately and help you understand and provide business details, commercial information and purpose/use of the bank account that a given bank wants to know in order to approve your account application. Banks want certainty and clarity on how the account will be used. Everything must be watertight. We will work with you to make sure there is minimal ‘back and forth’ and a smooth account opening process.

Bank Account option 1 (Business Account)

Eligibility
Offshore Companies, Onshore Companies, Local Companies
Min Deposit
USD 1,000,000
Currencies
USD
Cards
No
Remote
Yes
Off-shore non-resident
Yes
Other Services
Discretionary Wealth Management, Brokerage/Securities

Family Offices, Fund Managers and Asset Managers only.

Bank Account option 1 (Personal Account)

Client Profile
Wealth Management
Min Deposit
USD 1,000,000
Currencies
USD
Cards
No
Remote
Yes
Off-shore non-resident
Yes
Other Services
Discretionary Wealth Management, Brokerage Account

High Turnover Individuals only.

Bank Account option 2 (Business Account)

Eligibility
Local Companies
Min Deposit
USD 100,000
Currencies
Multicurrency
Cards
Yes
Remote
Yes
Off-shore non-resident
No
Other Services
Transactional Banking, Discretionary Wealth Management, Trade Finance, Lombard Loans, Payment Processing

Only companies registered in the Bahamas. Economic substance required.

Bank Account option 2 (Personal Account)

Client Profile
Day-to-day banking, Wealth Management
Min Deposit
USD 100,000
Currencies
Multicurrency
Cards
Yes
Remote
Yes
Off-shore non-resident
No
Other Services
Checking Account, Discretionary Wealth Management, Debit/Credit Card

Only individuals residing in the Bahamas.

Bank Account option 3 (Business Account)

Eligibility
Offshore Companies, Onshore Companies, Local Companies
Min Deposit
USD 10,000,000
Currencies
Multicurrency
Cards
No
Remote
Yes
Off-shore non-resident
Yes
Other Services
Transactional Banking, Lombard Loans, Discretionary Wealth Management, Brokerage/Securities, Trade Finance

Primary focus with physical presence in Bahamas. Business interest in the Bahamas. The company needs to have been in existence for a minimum of 3 years.

Bank Account option 3 (Personal Account)

Client Profile
Wealth Management
Min Deposit
USD 10,000,000
Currencies
Multicurrency
Cards
No
Remote
No
Off-shore non-resident
Yes
Other Services
Discretionary Wealth Management, Brokerage Account

Bank Account option 4 (Business Account)

Eligibility
Offshore Companies, Onshore Companies, Local Companies
Min Deposit
USD 1,000,000
Currencies
Multicurrency
Cards
Yes
Remote
Yes
Off-shore non-resident
Yes
Other Services
Discretionary Wealth Management, Trade Finance, Payment Processing, Debit/Credit Card, Brokerage/Securities, Lombard Loans

Credit Card available on a case by case basis.

Bank Account option 4 (Personal Account)

Client Profile
Wealth Management
Min Deposit
USD 1,000,000
Currencies
Multicurrency
Cards
Yes
Remote
Yes
Off-shore non-resident
Yes
Other Services
Discretionary Wealth Management, Term Deposit/Savings Account, Brokerage Account, Debit/Credit Card

Credit Card available on a case by case basis.

Bank Account option 5 (Business Account)

Eligibility
Offshore Companies, Onshore Companies, Local Companies
Min Deposit
USD 1,000,000
Currencies
Multicurrency
Cards
Yes
Remote
Yes
Off-shore non-resident
Yes
Other Services
Discretionary Wealth Management, Brokerage/Securities, Lombard Loans, Debit/Credit Card

Remote account opening is possible, but the bank will visit the client within first year after opening.

Bank Account option 5 (Personal Account)

Client Profile
Wealth Management
Min Deposit
USD 1,000,000
Currencies
Multicurrency
Cards
Yes
Remote
Yes
Off-shore non-resident
Yes
Other Services
Discretionary Wealth Management, Brokerage Account, Term Deposit/Savings Account, Debit/Credit Card

Remote account opening is possible but the bank will visit the client within first year after opening.

Bank Account option 6 (Business Account)

Eligibility
Offshore Companies, Onshore Companies, Local Companies
Min Deposit
USD 500,000
Currencies
USD, EUR
Cards
Yes
Remote
Yes
Off-shore non-resident
Yes
Other Services
Discretionary Wealth Management, Brokerage/Securities, Debit/Credit Card

Prepaid debit card available.

Bank Account option 6 (Personal Account)

Client Profile
Wealth Management
Min Deposit
USD 500,000
Currencies
USD, EUR
Cards
Yes
Remote
Yes
Off-shore non-resident
Yes
Other Services
Discretionary Wealth Management, Brokerage Account, Debit/Credit Card

Prepaid debit card available.

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