Commercial International Bank Kenya
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Diaspora Current Account
The Diaspora Current Account is designed for individuals living abroad or sending money home, offering easy foreign and domestic transactions with the flexibility to manage finances from anywhere in the world.
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BENEFITS

The perfect diaspora account

Our Diaspora Current Account facilitates financial transactions for Kenyans living abroad.

Forex Rates

Interest earned at prevailing market rates

Online banking access

Full account access via Internet and Mobile Banking

Forex Rates

Competitive foreign exchange rates

Accounts Availability

Accounts available in KES, USD, GBP, EURO

Convenient Onboarding

A very constructive and informative onboarding process that helps consumer

Interest Rates

Competitive Interest Rates on Call and Fixed Deposits

Tiered Interest Earning accounts

*Interest to be determined by prevailing market rates

Free monthly statements

Access to monthly financial statements

Relationship Manager

Enjoy personalized services through our dedicated team of relationship managers

Remote Account Opening

Opening accounts from abroad remotely

Secured Loans

Access to secured loans

Cards

Debit Cards and Cheque Books

Mail

Email Alerts for transactions

Deposit Rates

Preferential rates on deposits

Ledger Fees

Nil ledger Fees

APPLICATION PROCESS

How to Get Started

Download the Diaspora Account Opening Form

Access IRS FATCA and CRS Forms

Required for tax compliance:
  • FATCA – For U.S. Persons
  • CRS – For citizens of other countries
  • Duly completed Diaspora Account Opening Form
  • Identification Document: National ID or equivalent
  • Proof of Tax Compliance:
    •      KRA PIN (Kenya)
    •      Social Security Number or equivalent (international)
  • Proof of Residential Address:
    •      (Any one of the following valid documents)
    •      Driver’s License
    •      Recent utility bill
    •      Employment letter
    •      Bank statement with full name and current address
  • One passport-sized photo

All submitted documents and signatures must be notarised by:

  •      A Notary Public,
  •      or A Licensed Lawyer,
  •      or The Kenyan Embassy in your country of residence

(Unless submitted in person at a CIB Kenya branch)

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FEES & CHARGES

The account fees and charges

REQUIREMENTS

Discover the required documents needed
to open the account

Required Documents
  • Duly completed account opening form

  • National ID

  • KRA PIN Certificate

  • Proof of tax compliance (Social Security Number or equivalent)

  • Proof of residential address (e.g., utility bill, employment letter, or bank statement)

  • 1 passport size photo

  • Proof of income

  • FATCA (for U.S. persons) or CRS (for other countries)

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