Terms, Conditions & Requirements


REQUIREMENTS FOR OPENING SAVINGS ACCOUNT-PERSONAL

·      Valid I.D Card:   National ID
                                     Driver’s License      
                                     Passport
·      Two Passport Size pictures
·      Utility Bill: Electricity Bill, Water Rate, City Rates etc.


REQIREMENTS FOR OPENING JOINT PERSONAL ACCOUNT (SAVINGS)

·      Valid I.D Card for both signatories:   National ID
                                                                     Driver’s License  
                                                                     Passport
·      Two Passport Size pictures for each signatory
·      Utility Bill: Electricity Bill, Water Rate, City Rates etc.


REQUIREMENTS FOR OPENING JOINT PERSONAL ACCOUNT (CURRENT)

·      Valid I.D Card:   National ID
                                     Driver’s License      
                                     Passport
·      Two Passport Size pictures for each signatory
·      Utility Bill: Electricity Bill, Water Rate, City Rates etc.
·      Two Referees who are current account holders of the bank or reputable individuals in society


REQUIREMENTS FOR OPENING PERSONAL CURRENT ACCOUNT

·      Valid I.D Card:   National ID
                                     Driver’s License      
                                     Passport
·      Two Passport Size pictures for each signatory
·      Utility Bill: Electricity Bill, Water Rate, City Rates etc.
·      Two Referees who are current account holders of the bank or reputable individuals in society


REQUIREMENTS FOR OPENING FIRMS/BUSINESSES (SOLE PROPRIETOR)

·      Certificate of Business Name Registration - ACT NO. 18 2017
·      Certificate of Business Registration ( The Business Registration Act 2007)
·      Certificate of TIN Registration
·      Combine application for registration of Sole Proprietorship, and, issuance of TIN and Municipal License (Form A)
·      N.R.A Domestic Tax Clearance Certificate
·      Certificate of License ( Freetown City Council)
·      Two Referees who are current account holders of the bank or reputable individuals in society
·      Two Passport picture of each signatory to the account.
·      Valid I.D:        Driver’s License
                       Passport
                       National I.D Card
·      Utility Bill: Electricity Bill, Water Rate, City Rates etc.


REQUIREMENTS FOR OPENING CURRENT ACCOUNT FOR FIRMS/BUSINESSES (PARTNERSHIPS)

·      Certificate of Business Name Registration-ACT NO. 18 2017
·      Certificate of Business Registration ( The Business Registration Act 2007)
·      Certificate of TIN Registration             
·      N.R.A Domestic Tax Clearance Certificate
·      Certificate of License ( Freetown City Council)
·      Two Referees who are current account holders of the bank or reputable individuals in society
·      Two Passport size picture of each signatory to the account.
·      Partnership Deed
·      Valid I.D:        Driver’s License
                       Passport
                       National I.D Card
·      Utility Bill :Electricity Bill, Water Rate, City Rates etc.


REQUIREMENTS FOR OPENING ACCOUNT FOR NGOs, CLUBS, ASSOCIATIONS AND SOCIETIES

·      Registration Certificate of Voluntary Organizations
·      Minutes of the Last Meeting resolving to open account at Rokel Commercial Bank .
·      Resolution – Details are: Signatories to the account and mandate instruction (how to operate the account)
·      Letter of Recommendation from Ministry or Recognized NGO.
·      Two passport size photograph of each signatory to account
·      Constitution
·      Identification of signatories to the account – e.g. National ID card, Passport, and Drivers License
·      Utility Bill of each signatory to the account- Electricity Bill, Water Rate, City rates etc.


REQUIREMENTS FOR OPENING A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ACCOUNT

·       Memorandum and Articles of Association which must be signed by the Master of Registrar of companies – copy will be obtained
·       Certificate of Incorporation
·       License of the Company – Freetown City Council
·       Certificate of Registration – Corporate Affairs Commission
·       Board Resolution
·       Certificate of TIN Registration
·       N.R.A Domestic Tax clearance certificate
·       Minutes of first Board meeting, appointing Directors.
·       Introduction of Company   - Solicitor
           - Registrar            EITHER
           - Accountant
·       Identification of each party to account – National Passport, Driver’s license, National ID card etc.
·       1 passport size photograph of each signatory to the account
·       Residential/Work permit for non-nationals
·       Confirmation and proof of address for the company and signatories i.e. Utility bill
Confirmation and proof of address of Beneficial Owners i.e. Utility bill
·       Identification of Beneficial Owners who have 10% and above shares
·       Two (2) Referees who are current account holders of RCBank or reputable individuals in society.
·       Overseas Bankers report for Signatories & Beneficial Owners out of jurisdiction


REQUIREMENT FOR OPENING MDAS AND PROJECT ACCOUNTS

·      Letter of authorization for the opening of the account from the Accountant General’s Office
·      Resolution – Details are:
It was resolved to open an account with us (what type savings or current) signatories to the account and mandate instruction (how to operate the account)
·      Recommendation from the Ministry
·      Project documentations (if any)
·      Two passport size photograph of each signatory to account.
·      Identification of signatories to the account – e.g. National ID card, Passport and Driver’s License.
·      Two Referees who are current account holders of the bank or reputable individuals in society.
·      Utility Bill of each signatory to the account- Electricity Bill, Water Rates, City Rates


REQUIREMENTS FOR OPENING A CHURCH / MOSQUE ACCOUNT

·       Registration Certificate of Voluntary Organization.
·       Recommendation from Ministry.
·       Minutes of the last Meeting where it was agreed that an account should be opened at RCBank.
·       Name of two referees who hold current account with RcBank or any reputable individual in society.
·       Proper identification for each signatory to the account e.g:  National ID card
                                                                                     Passport
                                                                                     Driver’s License
                                                                                                   
·       Utility bill of each signatory to the account - Electricity Bill, Water Rate etc.
·       One passport sized photograph of each signatory to the account.
·       Minimum opening balance of Le 250,000.00


REQUIREMENTS FOR OPENING SCHOOL ACCOUNT

1.     The school’s registration certificate.
2.     Letter from the Board of Directors introducing signatories to the account.
3.     Valid form of identification for each signatory to the account i.e.  : Passport
                                                                                                                         Driver’s License
                                                                                                                         National I.D Card
4.     One passport size photograph of each signatory to the account.
5.     The school’s prospectus.
6.     Minutes of the last meeting.
7.     Utility bill- Electricity Bill, Water Rate, City Rate etc