With Prime Atlas FC Account, access a foreign currency current account offering unlimited transactions, seamless remittance transfers abroad, and local currency withdrawals in Bangladesh
Eligibility
- Any Non-Resident Bangladeshi Individual working or living abroad with a valid work permit or resident visa
- Persons of Bangladeshi origin having dual nationality & currently residing outside of Bangladesh
- Any Bangladeshi crew member/mariner working in foreign shipping lines
- Bangladeshi nationals with overseas job offer (posting or new job) can open this account before leaving the country
- The following individuals may also open such accounts during their assignments abroad:
- Bangladesh nationals serving with Embassies/High Commissions of Bangladesh in foreign countries
- Officers/staff of the government/semi-government departments/nationalized banks posted or deputed abroad
- Employees of corporate body posted abroad or deputed with international and regional agencies like IMF, World Bank, IDB, ADB etc.
- Age 18 years & above
Features
- Open account in USD, GBP, Euro or Yen
- Cash withdrawals in local currency within Bangladesh
- Payments can be made abroad freely up to the available balance
- International Debit Card available (against USD account only) for overseas payment
- Funds eligible for investment in Wage Earners' Bond and NFCD term deposits with attractive returns
Requirements
- Completed Personal Account Opening Form.
- Identity Proof Document: Copy of passport along with valid work permits visa or valid resident permit.
- Overseas Address Proof Documents:
Copy of recent Utility Bill/ Overseas Bank Statement /Driving License/Government issued ID card/Rent Receipts/Resident Permit/Citizenship card / Health Card / Green card / Social Security card etc. - Income/Profession Proof Documents:
- For salaried customers
- Letter of Introduction/ Appointment letter/ Salary Certificate/ Bank Statement reflecting salary/Business Card/ employee Employment certificate/Pay slip/ Employment Contract mentioning annual income/ last tax return paper etc.
- Copy of overseas employment contract/ Govt. Order for the govt. officials (for persons going abroad with a job)
- Copy of labor card/akama or work permit visa mentioning employer’s name (for NRBs (blue color) working in Middle East)
- Copy of the mariner’s Discharge book / Letter from local agent confirming next date of joining vessel or current work contract (for Bangladeshi crew member working in foreign shipping company).
- For Businessman/ Self Employed
- Proof of Income document (e.g. Bank Statement/ Companies Audited Financial report/ Tax Return Acknowledgment Receipt with monetary indication /Trade license copy or Business related documents etc.)
- Proof of occupation document (e.g. Trade License/ Partnership deed/ Certificate of incorporation/ Memorandum of Articles/Chartered Accountant license as appropriate)
- For salaried customers
- Others Documents:
- Self-attested recent passport size photo (02 copies)
- Proof of Submission of Tax Return (PSR)/E-TIN Certificate (Where Applicable)
- Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) Form & W-9 form (if applicable)
- Identity Proof Document: NID/Passport/Birth Certificate of the Nominee(s).
- 01 photo of Nominee(s) attested by account holder.
