What are the requirements to open a Regular Savings Account The documents you would need to open a Savings 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.
3. Initial deposit is $100
What are the features and benefits of a regular savings account? With a Regular Savings Account, you can enjoy the following products/services that we offer:
a. Free Contactless Debit Card
b. Free Online Banking
c. Free Access to our Mobile Banking App.
d. Free SMS Based Banking
e. Monthly fee is $1.50
f. Free online banking statements
Can I put in place a Pre-Authorized Credit Transfer (Standing Order) from my Transactional Account to deposit to my Regular Savings automatically? Absolutely, standing order allows you to automatically make recurring bill payments or transfers on date that you choose. You have control to set up the payment amount and dates, and in the case of your credit card, you can set it to pay the minimum or full balance.
How can I change/update the contact information on my account? For the best mobile banking experience, we recommend logging on the online or mobile app. Open the main menu (three horizontal bars) and follow the steps below, based on what needs to be changed:
On the App
1. Log in to the app and select SETTINGS
2. Select update contacts
3. Please provide a new phone number or a new email address
4. Enter the new phone number in the format 501-6**-****
5. Click updateOn the Website:
1. Log in to the online banking and select SETTINGS
2. Select change contact
3. Please provide your new phone number or a new email address
4. Enter the new phone number in the format 501-6**-****
5. Select confirm change

Every 6 months all customers who have access to digital banking (online or via an app) will be prompted to update their contact information (email and phone number).

Current information including name, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, etc. need to be kept up-to-date at the bank. If they don’t have a reliable means of contacting you, you could be missing out on some key personal benefits including but not limited to:

1. Security Updates
2. Fraud Protection
3. Statements and Notices
4. Important Account Changes
5. Debit/Credit Card Upgrades and Replacement
6. Mobile alerts

Remember, if you move, change your name or even just get a new phone number, inform one of our helpful customer support representatives who will guide you with how to update your information. It could save you a lot of headaches.
How do I access the savings account statements?

You can easily download your statement via online banking for FREE. If the months requested have not been generated under the “statements” section you can access it via the online banking website by following the below steps:

1. Log in via the website https://online.belizebank.com/#/auth/login
2. Click on the account
3. Click on the Dates (appears below your name and account number)
4. A calendar will pop up, click on the start date and end date of your desired statement.
5. Click OK
6. A transaction list for those dates will appear
7. Click on Print (you can then select to print or save as PDF)

Monthly statements can also be obtained from your branch for a minimum of $10 per statement.
How can I set up SMS based banking?

“To set up text or email alerts whenever any transaction occurs on your account, Kindly follow the steps below:

1. login in to the website https://online.belizebank.com/#/auth/login
2. Click on Mobile Channel
3. Click Alert Subscription
4. Select your Account
5. Click on ADD SUBSCRIPTION +
6. select a deposit above threshold (this is so you get a text whenever money comes in, you also have other options to add), or choose from any other option available
7. Select RECEIVE BY SMS or RECEIVE THIS ALERT BY EMAIL
8. Set your threshold at 1 so whenever anything greater than $1 is deposited you will receive a text
9. Click on Subscribe! “
As a non-resident, can I open a savngs account? The documents you would need to open an account are as follows:
1. Valid 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 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.
3. Letter stating purpose of the account and interest in Belize
4. Application fee of $50 to apply to the Central Bank of Belize for approval (if applicable)