Open a bank account in Dominica
Guidance on preparing to open a local bank account in Dominica, including the documents and practical steps that may apply to your move.
Where to go in Dominica
Bank: Republic Bank (EC) Limited
Account to ask for: e-Free Account
CurrencyXCD
Minimum to openEC$25
What to bring
What Republic Bank asks for when you open a e-Free Account in Dominica:
- A completed account application, done in branch or through Republic's online onboarding
- One or two valid forms of photo identification: passport, national ID card or driver's permit
- Proof of address dated within the last three months, such as a utility bill. If the bill is not in your name, bring the lease plus an authorisation letter from the account holder
- Proof of income: a job letter, a recent payslip, or business financials if you are self-employed
- The minimum opening deposit for the account
If you are not resident yet
Opening before you have moved, or while your status is still being sorted out? Republic Bank asks for these on top of the documents above:
- A utility bill covering the last three months, or your lease agreement
- Proof of income: job letter and payslip, or financials if you run a business
- A banker's reference letter from your current bank
- Your work permit, CARICOM Skills Certificate or student documentation, where these apply
Good to know
- No monthly maintenance fee. Three in-branch transactions a month are free; after that a monthly charge of EC$15 applies.
- Republic Bank (EC) Limited took over Scotiabank's Eastern Caribbean branches, so an old Scotiabank account here is now a Republic account.
This is guidance, and banks change their fees and document lists. Confirm the current requirements with Republic Bank (EC) Limited before you travel to a branch.
We can handle this for you
Gathering documents, opening the account and everything else needed for a successful move to Dominica, from your visa or CSME certificate to flights, housing and banking, is exactly what we do every day. Reach out and we’ll walk you through it.
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