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Account Opening Application (Individual)

This form is for individuals opening a new Personal Current Account

Before you apply, here are a few things we would like to make you aware of:

Terms and Conditions

Customers applying for a Bank of St Helena Ltd Account MUST agree to and meet, where required, the relevant Terms and Conditions of the Account and all Services utilised in the operation of the Account.

Supporting Documentation

When you apply for a Bank of St Helena Account, the Bank is required to verify your identity and residential address. Applicants are therefore required to provide supporting documentation as proof. Please refer to the applicable section for full details of supporting documentation requirements.

About Bank of St Helena Current Accounts

Bank of St Helena Personal Current Accounts come with three features: Local Debit Card, Online Banking and £100 Overdraft. Customers requesting an overdraft should note this will incur a £1 monthly fee. Customers are also advised that a cheque book request will incur a one-off £7 charge. For more information on the banks fees and charges please visit our website at here.

Please complete the full application.

 

Terms and Conditions

Website Legal Information

Customer Data Security

Privacy Policy

All compulsory fields are marked with ‘*’.

Account Holder Details

Dr / Mr / Mrs / Ms / Miss
Former Last Name (e.g., maiden name).

Telephone Contact

Secondary Contact Number
If you have had more than one address within the last 3 years, please include the most recent address within that period.

Employment Status and Income Details

In the absence of a salary, include pension or other estimated contributions

Taxation Details

(If awaiting tax number please indicate in the field)
*A Politically Exposed Person (PEP) is someone who has been entrusted with a prominent function to a high-profile position either in a full-time role (e.g. Chief Secretary) or in a part-time capacity (e.g. Board Director). Bank of St Helena keeps a record of PEP’s who have accounts with the Bank to ensure compliance with Anti-Money Laundering and PEP Policy.

US Tax Reporting

If you are a US Resident or Citizen, we will contact you to complete Form W-9 - Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification.

Account Activity

Services Required

Customers should provide details regarding the operation of the Current Account. • All personal accounts will be given both Online Banking and Local Debit Card free of charge. • Customers selecting Online Banking should note the service will apply to all the Personal Banking Current Accounts. This will not apply to any business accounts held. • Online Banking customers are not eligible for the monthly printed statement. • Customers opting for the £100 overdraft account feature should note that this feature is chargeable. £1 per month fee will be deducted on a monthly basis from your primary account only

Local Debit Card Details

Please note that Account Numbers will not be printed on Cards and the Card Name must contain alpha characters only (symbols cannot be accepted). Card Names must bear resemblance to Cardholder’s Forename(s) and Surname.
In this field please print your name as you would like it printed on your Local Debit Card using alpha characters only. Print one character per box, not more than 24 characters, this will include any spacing. Card Names must bear resemblance to Cardholder’s Forename(s) and Surname.

Online Banking Details

All customers have access to Online Banking for their accounts

Cheque Book

Fee applicable

Overdraft

Only one Overdraft will be permitted per Customer on the Primary Account

Bank of St Helena Accounts

Details will be provided below

Associated Relationships

Details will be provided below

Supporting Documentation

Individuals holding St Helenian Status are required to provide a valid Passport* or a copy of their birth certificate and verification of current and past postal address (if applicable). Individuals without St Helenian Status will be required to provide a current Passport* for photo identification, verification of current and past postal address (if applicable) and proof of long term stay on either St Helena or Ascension Island e.g. Letter of Employment, Contract, etc. Please note where an applicant’s name differs to that shown on a Birth Certificate or Valid Passport, proof of name change must be provided. E.g. Marriage Certificate or Gazette Publication (please indicate below which documentation has been provided).
A certified passport copy is needed in cases where the customer is not physically present for identification purposes. Passport copies may be certified by member of the judiciary, an officer of an embassy, consulate or high commission of the country or territory of issue, a Justice of the Peace, or professional person such as a lawyer, notary public, certified public accountant or professional company secretary. The certifier will be required to date, print their name, and capacity clearly on the certified copy.
For Non-St Helenian residents only – please provide 1, and either of 2 & 3. Letter of Introduction can be used for partners of St Helenians and partners of contracted non-St Helenians.
For customers who are eligible for bank account through owned property on island. Please provide 1 of the above.
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Declaration

It is hereby confirmed that:
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