Frequently asked questions

Deposit account

Account for safely managing your money on a daily basis

Who can open a BNI deposit account?

Wage-earners or self-employed people can open a BNI account

What documents are needed to open a deposit account?

Required documents: ID card, 02 passport photos, proof of address, pay slip or statement of domicile

What is the first deposit required?

It depends on the customer’s status, if he/she is a wage-earner, student, and so on.

What happens if I can’t pay the bank charges?

See your customer advisor for the steps to take

What about minors?

Minors can also open a BNI account but with an authorization from their legal guardian.

Foreign currency account

Account guaranteeing management of your foreign currency transactions.

Who can open a foreign currency account?

Any customer with a BNI deposit account.

What are the means of payment for a foreign currency account?

The means of payment for a foreign currency account are transfers and issuing travellers’ cheques.

What are the account management methods used for a foreign currency account?

You can manage your account via Eliosms/Elionet/Eliophone.

Can a customer have multiple foreign currency accounts?

Yes, the customer can open a foreign currency account for each type of foreign currency.

Can I fund my foreign currency account with a cash payment in foreign currency?

L’alimentation du compte se fait uniquement avec des virements.