Opening a bank account in Ivory Coast

Julien · 2011-09-28T09:43:18+02:00

Find out how expats can successfully open a bank account in Ivory Coast, required documents, timelines, and recommended banks.

Julien Founder

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17 years of happy life abroad

JulienFounder28 September 2011 07:43:18

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Hi all,

is it difficult for expats to open a bank account in Ivory Coast ?

Which documents are required to open a bank account in Ivory Coast ?

How long does it take to open it ?

Is there any restriction for expats regarding the services (loans for instance) ?

Which bank would you recommend ?

Thanks in advance for your participation,

Julien

nyema72 Member

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nyema72Member20 December 2012 01:45:32

I need to know how to transfer money or start a bank account in ivory coast.

Aurélie ViP

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AurélieViP20 December 2012 04:21:09

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Hello nyema72 and welcome to Expat.com!

Hope you'll be helped by other members soon.

Thank you,
Aurélie

Mimi kone Active member

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Mimi koneActive member13 March 2013 15:26:34

Well.... I haven't open an bank account here yet, But my visa card is working here perfectly.
if i am not mistaken, you need your ID, passport if your not a citizen, job documents, and housing documents. Plus i believe it only takes 2-4 days, for everything to be settle, but it depends what city you are in the country, because some cities are not well develop.
In 4 months i do plan on opening a bank account with sgbci or maybe Eco bank, those are my top pick.

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AurélieViP14 March 2013 10:15:21

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Thank you for helping Mimi kone!

Aurélie

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Mimi koneActive member14 March 2013 19:08:11

^_^ my pleasure

Nadia Tia Member

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Nadia TiaMember05 September 2014 15:54:12

HI IS VERY SIMPLE TO OPEN A BANK ACC IN IVORY COAST
YOU HAVE TO SUBMIT 2 PASSPORT PICTURES, YOUR CERTIFICAT OF RESIDENT AND WATER OR ELECTRICITY BILL TO SHOW THAT YOU ARE LIVING SOMEWHERE
AND AN AMOUNT OF MONEY WHICH THE BANKING INSTITUTION WILL REQUEST

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stumpyLaos Expert05 September 2014 23:08:09

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Nadia Tia wrote:
HI IS VERY SIMPLE TO OPEN A BANK ACC IN IVORY COAST
YOU HAVE TO SUBMIT 2 PASSPORT PICTURES, YOUR CERTIFICAT OF RESIDENT AND WATER OR ELECTRICITY BILL TO SHOW THAT YOU ARE LIVING SOMEWHERE
AND AN AMOUNT OF MONEY WHICH THE BANKING INSTITUTION WILL REQUEST

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