Opening a Bank Account
Fran, an expat living in Granada, had stated LaFise BanCentro now allows non-resident foreigners to open bank accounts. So I visited BanCentro to get the requirements. Also discovered Leonel was no longer the bank manager. Apparently he was holding the bank manager and the regional manager position but now is only the regional manager. The new Granada BanCentro bank manager is Eduardo Soto esoto@lafise.com and also speaks perfect English. He gave us the following requirements and a sample reference letter.
1) Individuals Nicaraguan: national identification card, issued by the Supreme Electoral Council (CSE). Two letters of reference (attached model) and water bill or electricity for current address.
2) Individuals Nicaraguan residents abroad: Identity Card or Certificate of residence abroad and / or passport. In addition, he shall submit a document which establishes his domicile abroad (driver's license or tax return or credit report or receipts Public Service). Two letters of reference (attached model).
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3) Individuals foreign residents in Nicaragua: Certificate of residence (temporary or permanent), issued by the Directorate General of Immigration (DGME) and passport. Two letters of reference (attached model) and water bill or electricity for current address.
4) Foreign Nonresident Individuals: Passport entry stamp in force. In the case of non-resident foreigners in the country who have not entered the country, it is not necessary to require an entry stamp. In addition, he shall submit a document which establishes his domicile abroad (Driver's License or Tax Return or Credit Reporting). Two letters of reference (attached model).
Opening balance for Savings is $50 or C$1000 if it is in local currency. For check account opening balance is $250 or C$2000 if it is in local currency.
Carta de Referencia Personal
Fecha ______/_______/________.
Sres. Banco LAFISE BANCENTRO Sociedad An贸nima (Banco LAFISE).
Yo ________________________________________________ con tipo de identificaci贸n ____________________ n煤mero __________________ con direcci贸n domiciliar __________________________________________________ y trabajador activo de: ____________________________________________; Hago constar que conozco al Sr(a): _____________________________________ desde hace _________ a帽os.
Por lo antes descrito recomiendo al Sr(a) ___________________________ para que establezca relaci贸n contractual con su instituci贸n.
Cualquier consulta sobre m铆 referido, favor llamar a los siguientes n煤meros telef贸nicos: No. Convencional ___________________; No. de Celular ___________________; No. Centro de Trabajo ________________.
Atentamente
___________________________
Firma
I also stopped by BAC bank but they stated you must be a resident to have an account.and all rules are on their website at . Remember, this is Nicaragua and the rules change all the time and can be affected by the tide, day of the week and the mood of the clerk.
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