- 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!.
