PROCEDURE FOR OPENING AN ACCOUNT FOR KENYANS ABROAD
- Download, print and complete the application and reference forms below.
- Ensure the reference form is duly signed by an introducer who is either an existing Family Bank account holder, a practicing professional or an authorized FBL agent.
- Filling in your email address is mandatory for communication purposes.
- Attach the following to the complete application form.
- Color passport size photo.
- Copy of Kenyan National Identification Card or a valid Kenyan Passport (Make a copy of the 1st, 2nd and last page of your Passport)
- A copy of the Social Security Card is acceptable for Kenyans living abroad.
- A document showing your physical address e.g Utility Bill, bank Statements, Government or Local Authority Bills and telephone Bills. These Bills dates must be less than 3 months old (Ensure that all copies are certified by a Notary Public).
- Send the documents via DHL or registered mail to the following address:
Head of Operations and International Banking,
Family Bank Limited,
P.O BOX 74145 - 00200,
Nairobi,
Kenya.
- We shall notify you on receipt of your documents.
- The account will be opened and activated within 24 hours and an email sent advising you on the account details as specified on the account opening forms.
- You can send funds directly into your account using the usual money transfer services, drafts or SWIFT
- You can do direct credit using the following:
EURO
DZ BANK AG GERMANY
SWIFT CODE: GENODEFF
FOR CREDIT TO: FAMILY BANK LTD
SWIFT CODE: FABLKENA
BENEFICIARY NAME: (customer's name)................
A/C NO (customer's account number)..........................
BRANCH (Family Bank branch)..................................
USD
DEUTSCHE BANK TRUST COMPANY AMERICAS, NEW YORK
SWIFT CODE: BKTRUS33
FOR CREDIT TO: FAMILY BANK LIMITED
SWIFT CODE: FABLKENA
BENEFICIARY NAME: (customer's name).......................
A/C NO (customer's account number)..................................
BRANCH (Family Bank branch)..........................................
GBP
DEUTSCHE BANK LONDON
SWIFT CODE: DEUTGB2L
FOR CREDIT TO: FAMILY BANK LTD
SWIFT CODE: FABLKENA
BENEFICIARY NAME: (customer's name).........................
A/C NO (customer's account number)....................................
BRANCH (Family Bank branch).......................
- The funds will be credited into your account upon receipt of the funds as per your instructions. Conversion will be effected at ruling exchange rates net of any charges/commission.
NOTE: These forms can also be used to open an account for people resident in Kenya.
For any clarification, please contact us on:
Email:
Telephone:
+254 20 318173
+254 20 318940/2
Facsimile:
+254 20 318174
Postal Address:
Head of Operations and International Banking,
Family Bank,
P.O BOX 74145 - 00200
Nairobi,
Kenya.
Mwananchi Account