The documents you would need to open a Personal Checking account are as follows: 1) Valid Social Security Card or passport 2) Proof of Address – This can be in the form of a valid driver’s license, employment verification letter that states your permanent address, utility bill in your name and not older than 3-months from the date you wish to open your account. Note: If the bill is not in your name, the utility bill holder will be required to complete a proof of occupancy form that the bank provides along with a copy of his/her ID card. Download form here. Initial deposit of $200 is required

The Personal Chequing Account has a monthly service fee of $7.50. Cash withdrawals without a cheque leaf are charged at $10.00, and does not carry a deposit book. Benefits include: a) Overdraft protection

You can order your personal checks via the BBL Assist feature on your online banking.

To stop the payment of a check, go to a nearest Belize Bank Limited branch or send a message via the online banking secure message center. Request a Stop Payment Order in writing. Make sure to report the check number, the amount, the recipient’s name, and the date on the check.

Checking accounts are non interest bearing accounts.

It’s easy to withdraw cash from your checking account anytime using your debit card at an ATM or by visiting a branch. You can also take money out of your account by writing checks, making payments in online and mobile banking, and sending money to friends and family with person to person transfers, such as E-kyash.

We recommend that you maintain a minimum balance of $200.00

You can easily download your monthly consolidated statements via online banking for FREE. If the statements requested have not been generated under the “Consolidated Statements” section, you can still access them by following the steps below: Log in to online banking via the website: https://online.belizebank.com/#/auth/login Select the menu (three lines in the upper left corner) Click on “Statements” Select “Consolidated Statements” Choose the desired statement period/month Download or save the statement as needed Monthly statements can also be obtained from your branch for a minimum of $10 per statement.