Opening a Bank Account

Member since 30 December 2017

PundaSmithMember30 December 2017 13:11:50

Hello,

Good morning.

I am Ghanaian resident in the US.

I want to open a non-resident bank account in Ghana. I am interested in only a basic Ghana currency account - maybe I will consider a foreign exchange account later.

Since I am out of the country, what is the process involved? Can I just upload the needed documents, or do I need to have a proxy - someone - go in to represent me?

Which bank(s) will you recommend?

thanks - PS

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hkann Ghana Expert

Member since 10 March 2010

hkannGhana Expert31 December 2017 08:35:50

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If you look online you will find various banks offer this facility. I found Fidelity Bank and Stanbic Bank but there may be others. I suggest you find one that doesn't charge for foreign currency accounts. We have one with Ecobank which doesn't charge.