Opening a new account?
How to apply
Required documents
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Identification
Provide ONE of the following:
- Passport
- Driver’s Licence
- Voter’s ID
- Worker’s ID
- Permanent Resident Card
- Student ID* (Only for persons under 18 years of age)
*Conditions apply
*Overseas Residents ( Valid passport or drivers license required)
*Overseas Residents ( Valid passport or drivers license required)
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Proof of address
Provide ONE of the following:
- Driver’s Licence
- Rent Receipt
- Voter’s ID
- Lease Agreement
- Utility Bill
- Property Tax Receipt
- Statement of account from a licensed financial institution
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Proof of Employment
Provide ONE of the following:
- Job Letter
- Business Registration Certificate
- Pay Slip
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Tax information
Provide ONE of the following:
- TRN (local residents)
- Tax ID from country of residence
- Government Issued Tax Compliance Certificate
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Two references
- Provide name, address, telephone number, and occupation for each.
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Proof of source of funds
- Provide documentation on proof of original source of funds and ongoing source of funds*
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Contact us
For more information visit any of our branches.
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Call us
Mon-Fri (8am-6pm)