Basic Account

Required Documents:

With our Basic Account it’s really easy to start growing. You just have to fill out and complete the personal account opening kit. Yes, this whole new future starts by clicking here.

In addition, the following documents must be included in your application:

• Copy of current passport of each signatory in the account, valid for six (6) months or more. (1)
• Bank Reference letter addressed to Bancaribe Curaçao Bank N.V., no more than 30 days after it was issued. (two)
• Copy of utilities payment receipt, RIF, or proof of residence.
• IRS Form W-8BEN or W-9 (one per signatory). (3)
• Personal Balance (if applicable) (4)

(1) In case you have an expired passport, we require a detailed explanation indicating the commitment with the bank to send a valid copy as soon as it is available and to add a copy of your valid identity card. If naturalized, provide a copy of the gazette.
(2). The document must be in the account holder’s or first signatory’s name.
(3) If the signatory is a resident or taxpayer in the United States, they must complete the IRS W-9 form; otherwise, fill out the IRS W-8BEN form.
(4) Personal Balance certified by a certified public accountant if the transaction profile report displayed in the “Purpose of the account” section is greater than USD 10,000 (Form identified as F-NECSU017 in the personal account kit at the bottom of the page).

To download the kit for opening a personal account, please visit the Customer Service section here on our website, and select the appropriate form.

To start opening your account, please fill out and submit all documents and forms with the requested information and email them at aperturas@bcbbank.com.