How to open a Savings account in Nigeria

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Posted by on Monday September 26, 2011 17:5:56:

A Savings account is a type of account open on your behalf by a bank and it allows you to save money with the bank. Most savings bank account normally earn interest for the holder on an annual basis.
In order to be able to have your own savings account where you can save money, you would need certain things.

What you will need
- A recently taken passport sized photograph
- The minimum deposit in cash
- Valid form of identification such as driver's license, national id or International passport
- Utility bill

With the above items, you should be able to open a savings account with any Nigerian bank and it would be active within 24 to 72 hrs

How much interest does savings account earn in Nigeria?
Not really much but it earns about 3% p.a for the holder. Interest free banking has also been introduced and this allows holders to save their money with the bank without being paid on interest.

What to do next?
If you intend opening a bank account in Nigeria, try and make photo copies of the above listed items and then go to a bank close to your locality and open one. There are now many bank branches in Nigeria and you should consider important things such as customer service, reliability and location of your bank before opening an account with one.


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