Benefits
The perfect diaspora account
Our Diaspora Current Account facilitates financial transactions for Kenyans living abroad.
Forex Rates
Interest earned at prevailing market rates.
Accounts Availability
Accounts available in KES, USD, GBP, and EURO.
Online banking access
Manage your accounts via Internet and Mobile Banking channels
Convenient Onboarding
Experience a smooth onboarding process.
Forex Rates
Competitive foreign exchange rates
Interest Rates
Competitive Interest Rates on Call and Fixed Deposits
More Benefits of the Diaspora Account
Tiered Interest Earning accounts
Interest is determined by prevailing market rates on account balances exceeding Kes 1,000,000 M/equivalent
Free monthly statements
Access to monthly financial statements
Relationship Manager
Personalized service with a dedicated relationship manager.
Remote Account Opening
Personalized service with a dedicated relationship manager.
Secured Loans
Access to secured loan products.
Deposit Rates
Preferential deposit rates.
Cards
Debit cards and cheque books available.
Email Alerts for transactions
Ledger Fees
No ledger Fees
APPLICATION PROCESS
How to Get Started
IRS FATCA and CRS Forms (For tax compliance)
Controling Person Tax residency self certification form
Individual Tax Residency self certification form
Financial Institution Tax residency self certification form
- 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
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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