If you are thinking of opening an employee salary account with one of the banks mentioned in this comparison, here is a quick guide on what you will need to go about this.
For all banks, you will need an introductory letter from your employer on letterhead paper, stating your details, role and home address.
Standard Chartered Bank
- 1 passport photograph
- Government issued ID: International passport, driver’s licence or national ID card (both sides)
- Residence Permit or CERPAC receipt for expatriate staff
- Company ID card
- A reference letter from the company
UBA
- Completed account opening forms
- Valid means of identification: Employee ID card
- Letter of introduction from employer
- 2 passport photographs
- 2 current account references(if cheque and dividend warrants are to be lodged in)
Zenithbank
- Account opening form downloadable here
- 1 passport photograph
- Introductory letter from your employer
- Staff ID card
Just take the documents stated above to your nearest bank branch, indicating what account you are interested in opening.
