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

• 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!.