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There are many reasons why Guernsey was chosen as a natural destination for FNB's suite of offshore banking options. Backed by sound regulation and banking practices, Guernsey remains one of the world's leading financial centres. As an FNB Channel Islands client, you can expect leading-edge thinking when it comes to your offshore banking portfolio.

With FNB Channel Islands, you get the benefit of a bank that is constantly innovating, evolving and taking advantage of new opportunities, but with tried and tested banking structures and strategies.

Convenient + accessible

Experience a world of convenience with offshore banking via our digital platforms. You can view and transact on your FNB Channel Islands accounts at any time, from anywhere in the world, by logging onto your online banking profile through www.fnbci.co.uk. Alternatively, you can download our new FNB App.

Qualifying criteria

Clients must be over the age of 18 and must reside in or originate from South Africa, Botswana, Namibia or the Channel Islands.

Clients who originate from but reside outside the above-mentioned countries must hold a qualifying retail banking relationship or investment relationship with FirstRand at the time of application. These clients could have migrated temporarily or permanently for reasons such as international assignment posting or emigration.

Our eligibility criteria exclude any individual who solely holds a non-resident bank account with FirstRand and does not come from South Africa, Botswana, Namibia or the Channel Islands. These individuals are also precluded from being added as joint account holders with eligible clients.

Clients who bank with FNB Namibia or FNB Botswana must hold a qualifying retail banking relationship.

Clients residing in the Bailiwick of Guernsey must either have sole annual earnings of £75 000, joint household earnings of £125 000 or a net asset value of £750 000.

Documents needed

Completed application form

South African ID (SA citizens only) or a passport

Proof of residence (not older than 3 months)

Source of funds/wealth

Account application forms

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Welcome to FNB Channel Islands

If you are seeking to save and transact purely offshore, FNB Channel Islands, the Guernsey branch of FirstRand Bank Limited, offers a full suite of transactional and savings accounts.

Tried and tested banking structures & strategies

FNB Channel Islands is the Guernsey Branch of FirstRand Bank Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of FirstRand Limited, and one of the largest financial institutions on the African continent.

FirstRand Limited is listed on the Johannesburg and Namibian Stock Exchanges, provides a comprehensive range of retail, commercial, corporate and investment banking services across Africa, and offers niche products in certain international markets.

There are many reasons why Guernsey was chosen as a financial destination for FirstRand Bank Limited's suite of offshore banking options. Backed by sound regulation and banking practices, Guernsey remains one of the world's leading financial centres.

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