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Ecobank Diaspora Banking

Home Away from Home!

At Ecobank we recognize the talent and drive it takes to work successfully abroad and provide for family and dependents at home. That’s why we offer a suite of tailor-made services to help our heroes manage their money both at home and away stress free.

We offer seamless financial solutions to individuals living away from Home through a wide range of products and services in over 34 countries in Africa. This products and services include savings and current accounts, investments, digital banking and financial advisory services.

Ecobank Diaspora Banking is the one thing you can’t be without; it allows the non-resident customers to complete their financial transactions as if they never left home. It is Convenient, Speedy and Secure.

Products & Services

Bank Accounts
Internet & Mobile Banking
Card Services
Remittance Solution
Investment Products
Dedicated Relationship Manager


How to Apply

Eligibility Requirements

 

  1. Duly completed account opening and mandate forms
  2. Duly Completed Email Indemnity Form
  3. Two recent passport photographs in white background affixed on the forms
  4. Proof of Identification: [Any of the following is acceptable]
    • Nigeria Statutory IDs- Nigerian International passport / National ID / Permanent Voter’s Card / Driver’s License
    • Notarized Foreign IDs issued by the government of country of residence such as International passport (no need to notarize), Consular card and Drivers’ License
  5. Proof of address for the address stated on the account opening form : [Any of the following is acceptable]
    • Notarized current utility bill (not exceeding past 3 months) issued in the country of residence
    • Notarized Tenancy agreement
  6. Proof of source of funds [Any of the following is acceptable]
    • Recent pay-slip, Employer’s reference or Letter of employment
    • Bank reference or Statement of Account from a bank in country of residence
    • Evidence of business registration or Trade Association membership card
  7. Duly completed FATCA W-8-BEN and consent forms (applicable to only customers who reside in the United State of America)
  8. Two references from current account holders in any Nigerian banks [for Current Account applicants only]
  9. Bank Verification Number (BVN)
  10. Residence/ Work Permit for Non Ecowas citizens except Diplomats

Notes:

  • A. Original copies of all documents must be sent to Diaspora Banking Centre NO. 30 Joel Ogunnaike Street, GRA Ikeja, Lagos Nigeria.
  • B. Notarization of documents are to be done in country of residence by Notary public or Nigerian Embassy.
 

Let’s Get Started in either of these simple steps

Complete account opening forms – provide supporting documents - Scan to diasporaeng@ecobank.com and engcontactcentre@ecobank.com

Download PDF form Download Mandate form Download Deed of Indemnity form Fill online

Complete account opening forms online – upload supporting documents – Receive account number


Click to apply

FAQs

Download and fill a Diaspora Account opening Forms


Apply for this account Download PDF form Download Mandate form Deed of Indemnity form

Products and Services

  • Bank Accounts

    Diaspora Savings Account

    A high yield, feature-rich savings account available in Naira, US Dollars, British Pounds, the Euro, Cefas. It is an account geared towards accumulating funds either towards specific savings goals or simply as a backup for future events, while earning interest. The account allows unlimited number of transactions via both electronic channels and Ecobank branches.

    Features:

    • Free access to Ecobank Online services
    • Access to Debit cards in foreign and local currencies
    • Ecobank Online and mobile banking
    • Attractive interest rates
    • Allows dividend  payment
    • Lodgment of cheques maximum of 2million naira
    Apply now Download PDF form Download Mandate form
  • Online Banking / Mobile Banking

    Improve your financial planning with 24/7 online access to your accounts, transfer funds, generate account statement, airtime purchase & make payments outside Nigeria and do a whole lot more on Ecobank Online and Mobile Banking platforms.

    Online Banking Features include:

    • Improved security
    • Use of Hard Token which gives a higher transfer limit and can be delivered anywhere in the world
    • Money transfer within Nigeria
    • Money Transfer outside Nigeria
    • 24/7 Live chat service


    Mobile App Features include:

    • Improved security
    • Onboard using both Nigerian and Foreign numbers
    • More On boarding Options -:
      • Using Ecobank debit card
      • Using Non Ecobank Card (other banks card)
    • Money transfer within Nigeria and across over 34 countries in Africa
    • Transfer to 3rd party(with no bank account) by generating e-Tokens for Cardless Withdrawal on Ecobank ATMs
    • 24/7 Live chat service… and a lots more

    Ecobank Mobile App with updated new and exciting features gives you 24/7 on the go access and management of your funds.

    To download Ecobank mobile App, kindly click on the relevant link,
    ANDROID USERS: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.app.ecobank APPLE/IOS USERS: https://itunes.apple.com/ke/app/ecobank-mobile-app/id1017658759?mt=8

  • Card Services
    • MasterCard Debit Card- LCY/ FCY: Cash withdrawal and purchases from MasterCard-enabled ATMs & POS terminals worldwide in the country’s local & foreign currency. The card can be used for cash withdrawal on over 1.8 million ATMs with the MasterCard acceptance logo and for payment on POS terminals at over 29 million Merchant locations that accept MasterCard /in over 210 countries in the world including Nigeria. They can also be used to purchase goods & services on the websites of both local and International merchants. Card is available in Naira, US Dollars, British Pounds and the Euro.
    • MasterCard Credit Card: is dollar-denominated and issued as cash-backed credit card to customers. It  affords the cardholder higher daily spending limit and is accepted for payment on POS terminals at over 29 million Merchant locations around the world and websites. The card can also be used for cash withdrawal on over 1.8 million ATMs world-wide with the MasterCard acceptance logo paying the cardholder in the currency of the country where the ATM resides.
  • Remittance Solutions
    • Rapid Transfer (RT): our Rapid Transfer facilitates seamless funds transfer across Africa and from abroad to any African countries where Ecobank is present. With the new RT App you can remit monies from any bank card to beneficiaries in any of Ecobank affiliate countries. Visit the App store and Google Play store to download- Africa Rapidtransfer
    • Western Union, MoneyGram & RIA: with Western Union (WU), MoneyGram and RIA, you can remit and send funds to named beneficiaries from over 365,000 Agent locations in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide.
    • Swift: you can carry out wire transfers from your account in any part of the world through Ecobank correspondent banks to your domiciliary and Naira accounts in Nigeria
  • Investment Solutions

    We provide opportunity to create wealth from subscribing to bouquet of investment products (Fixed deposit, Money Markets, Capital Market, Bond Market, Mutual Funds, etc.).

  • Dedicated Relationship  Manager

    We provide a Dedicated Relationship Manager in over 34 countries in Africa.

Bank Verification Number (BVN)

The Bank Verification Number (BVN) gives each Bank customer a unique identity across the Nigerian Banking industry that can be used for easy identification and verification at Point of Banking operations.

As Diaspora account holder, you are required to enroll and update your records voluntarily with the bank by visiting any of the appointed OIS or VFS Centers.

List of Appointed OIS/VFS Centers (https://nibss-plc.com.ng/bvn/#enrollment-1).

If you have obtained BVN from another Nigerian bank, you can link your BVN to Ecobank, kindly send a mail with your details to diasporaeng@ecobank.com


For further enquiries, please contact our 24/7 Contact Center on +234700 500 0000, engcontactcentre@ecobank.com and Diaspora Banking Center on +2347045524438-40, +2347041450795, diasporaeng@ecobank.com