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

Manage your accounts via Internet and Mobile Banking channels

Forex Rates

Competitive foreign exchange rates

Accounts Availability

Accounts available in KES, USD, GBP, and EURO.

Convenient Onboarding

Experience a smooth onboarding process.

Interest Rates

Competitive Interest Rates on Call and Fixed Deposits

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

Open your account remotely from abroad. 

Secured Loans

Access to secured loan products. 

Cards

Debit cards and cheque books available. 

Mail

Email Alerts for transactions

Deposit Rates

Preferential deposit rates. 

Ledger Fees

No ledger Fees 

APPLICATION PROCESS

How to Get Started

Diaspora Account Opening Form

IRS FATCA and CRS Forms (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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