EBL Global
EBL Global is an FCY current account which can be opened in USD/GBP/Euro without restriction on transaction frequency. The account can be operated by the mandate by the account holder. Account fund remains in foreign currency and is freely remittable in abroad and encash in Bangladesh in local Currency.
Key Features
- Deposit can be made in foreign currency only
- Cash withdrawal facility from the account is in local currency in Bangladesh
- Payments may be made freely abroad from these foreign currency accounts to the extent of balances lying therein
- Global VISA debit card against account balance is issued
- Fund can be used to make investment in Wage Earners' Bond/NFCD term deposits.
- Account balance is freely remittable.
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+
Minimum Initial Deposit
- USD 150 or equivalent GBP/EURO minimum
Individual/Joint Applicant
- Customer can open joint account with another Non Resident Bangladeshi (preferably close relatives).
- Identification Documents
- Copy of passport along with valid work permits visa or valid resident permit (In case of foreign passport customer needs to provide the copy of “No Visa required traveling to Bangladesh” page – if his/her birthplace is in abroad.)
- Proof of employment/income – Employment certificate/Pay slip/ Employment Contract mentioning annual income/ last tax return paper/Trade license copy or Business related documents.
- *If Applicant is unable to provide any income proof document then his/her written income declaration can be obtained.
Note: NRBs (blue color) working in Middle East can provide their copy of labor card/akama or work permit visa mentioning. Employer’s name as proof of income. - One copy passport size photograph of account holder.
- One copy passport size photograph of the "Nominee" which must be attested on the back by the account holder.
- Proof of address (applicable for overseas address only) – copy of recent utility bill/bank statement. If the address proof document is not in Account holder’s name then applicant’s signature is required on the proof doc.
- Copy of the mariner’s Discharge book (for Bangladeshi crew member working in foreign shipping company)
- Proof of Income/Employment: Letter from local agent confirming next date of joining vessel or current work contract. (for Bangladeshi crew member working in foreign shipping company)
- Proof of Income/Employment: Copy of overseas employment contract/ Govt. Order for the govt. officials (for persons going abroad with a job)
Debit Card
Global VISA Debit Card which will be issued for the Individual Accountholders.
Internet Banking
Internet Banking facility available for 24x7 banking access for easy monitoring of the account.
Fees & Charges
As per schedule of charge
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).
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