EBL Shonchoy

EBL Shonchoy is a daily interest bearing and monthly interest paying taka savings account for Non-Resident Bangladeshis (NRB). The Account is aimed to help NRBs saving their hard earned money in local currency for a secured future. All you need to do is send the money directly to your EBL Account and it will be there for you growing.

Eligibility:    

  • Any Bangladeshi passport holder who is living outside Bangladesh for at least six months and working there with a valid work permit/resident visa.    
  • Any Bangladeshi crew member working in foreign shipping company.    
  • Bangladeshi Nationals migrating abroad can open NRB account before leaving Bangladesh.    
  • Any Bangladeshi passport holder who is living outside Bangladesh for at least six months and working there with a valid work permit/resident visa.    
  • Persons who are leaving Bangladesh with a job offer (overseas posting/new job) can open NRB account before leaving Bangladesh.    
  • Bangladeshi Nationals migrating abroad can open NRB account before leaving Bangladesh.    
  • Age 18+

Debit Card

  • Local Currency Debit Card will be issued for the Account Operator.

Internet Banking

  • Internet Banking facility available for 24x7 banking access

Fees & Charges

  • As per schedule of charge

Minimum Initial Deposit    

  • BDT 500 during opening

Rate of Interest & Calculation    

  • Attractive Interest rate accrued daily and paid monthly basis; Interest will be calculated on daily balance of the account. If EOD balance of the accounts falls below Tk. 10,000/-, no interest will be paid for that day.

Individual/ Joint Applicant    

  • The account can be opened jointly subject to the Non Resident being the sole operator or jointly by the Non Resident and Resident.

Required Documents for Account Opening

  • Completed and Signed Account Opening Form
  • Recent Passport Size Photo of Applicant
  • Copy of Passport with Valid Visa/Work Permit; in case of Foreign Passport-Copy of “No Visa Required for Bangladesh” to be provided
  • Employment Certificate/Pay Slip/Employment Contract mentioning Income/Bank Certificate mentioning Salary/Last Tax Return Paper
  • Nominee’s Photo ID and Recent Passport Size Photo (attested by Applicant)
  • Copy of Recent Utility Bill-Gas/Electricity/WASA/Telephone
  • During Account Opening, Branch may request for any other appropriate document(s).