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  • Open a Nigerian Bank Account from Your Base Abroad in 4 Minutes

Nigeria’s banks now have a diaspora bank account opening portals for non-resident Nigerians.

While, a lot of Nigerians, especially students studying abroad still struggles with the process and requirements needed to open a diaspora bank account online, the process is actually very easy and can be completed in four minutes.

Before we get started here are what you need:

  • Bank Verification Number (Can still open without it but with limited access)
  • Scanned Data Page of Your International Passport (Only for UBA)
  • Scanned Utility Bill (not more than 2 months) (Only for UBA)
  • Scanned Copy of Passport Photograph (FCMB & UBA)
  • Scanned Copy of Signature (FCMB & UBA)
  • Scanned Pay Slip/Work ID/Business Reg Documents if Self Employed (UBA)

Here are the four steps to open your Nigerian Bank Account from your base abroad

Visit First City Monument Bank (FCMB) for non-resident Nigerian or United Bank for Africa online portal to open a diaspora bank account in 4 minutes.

For First City Monument Bank (FCMB)

  • Click get started
  • Complete the online form, accept terms and conditions and click continue
  • Enter your contact details
  • Attach your scanned signature and passport photograph
  • Click complete. And you are done!

For the United Bank for Africa (UBA)

  • Select your country and click get started
  • Complete the form in 2 minutes
  • Click next and you will have your account number instantly.

If you are opening an account for a minor (0 – 15 years), FCMB requires a scanned copy of child’s birth certificate and passport photograph will be required. This page will be updated from time to time!.

Is the CEO and Founder of Investors King Limited. He is a seasoned foreign exchange research analyst and a published author on Yahoo Finance, Business Insider, Nasdaq, Entrepreneur.com, Investorplace, and other prominent platforms. With over two decades of experience in global financial markets, Olukoya is well-recognized in the industry.

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