Requirement For Opening a Bank Account in Ghana

A valid form of identification such as a passport.

Proof of residence.

Tax Identification Number.

Passport Pictures.

Work and residence permit.

A letter of introduction from your banking institution in your home country.

What are the documents needed for opening a bank account?

Government-issued identification. Almost every bank requires you to present a valid government-issued photo ID when opening a checking account.

Social Security card or individual taxpayer identification number.

Proof of address.

Student accounts.

Joint accounts.

Power of attorney.

How much do I need to open a dollar account in Ghana?

Banks such as Fidelity Bank, Prudential Bank, ADB, Access Bank, Standard Charted Bank and Ecobank all require you have at least 100 dollars as deposit before they open a dollar account for you. While the likes of Bank of Baroda, GCB and Universal Merchant Bank (UMB) will require at least 200 dollars.

Can a foreigner open a bank account in Ghana?

Most banks in Ghana offer corporate and personal account services for both citizens and expatriates. To open a bank account in Ghana, one first needs a work and residence permit.

What documents are required to open a bank account for a child?

Details like the minor’s name, address, guardian details and signature must be furnished.

KYC documents of the guardian.

 Aadhaar card of the minor. Specimen signature of guardian.