Having
a bank account in this new age is more of a necessity than an option. Bank
accounts are even opened for little kids though kids don't have access until a
certain age, but untrue as it seems, some people still don't have any bank
accounts.
There are different types of bank accounts,
so before going into a banking hall looking all confused, without any clue what
kind of you need to open, check out the types of accounts operated by Nigerian
banks
There
are various types of bank accounts used to store money in Nigeria for safekeeping
and investment by different individuals, organizations, government agencies and
so on. These financial institutions ensure that your cash and valuables are safe
from theft. Aside from saving your monies in these kinds of different accounts,
they enable you to spend wisely.
When
you enter a registered bank and inquire on how to open a Nigerian bank account,
the customer service agent will inquire from you the type of account you will
love to open whether as an individual, company or organization or if it’s a
joint venture. The most common and easiest account used in Nigeria is the
Savings account, this is because it is easy to setup.
Types of Bank Accounts in
Nigeria (Explained)
1. Savings Account
It
is virtually opened by individuals and the most common account type in Nigeria.
Little interest rate is accrued on your deposit. This is an interest bearing
deposit account set up easily at the bank, although it is restricted to certain
transactions.
2. Current Account
This
kind of Nigerian bank account is also referred to as a Checking account. This
is because you would be given a check book where you can carry unlimited
transactions unlike the savings account that is limited.
3. Domiciliary Account
This
account enables you to make transactions in an to foreign currencies from
Nigeria. You can receive foreign denominations like Dollars, Pounds with this
kind of account to facilitate international transaction. There are many
tutorials to teach you how to open a domiciliary account in Nigeria.
4. Fixed Deposit
Account
This type of Nigerian account is fixed for a particular duration with a high
return of interest after investment with a minimum duration of 30 days and a
maximum duration of 180 days.
5. Non Resident Nigerian Account
A
special accounting service that is set up to meet the needs of non-resident
Nigerians living overseas or in diaspora.
6. Corporate Account
This
is an account designed for large corporations and multinational organizations
with high turnover or profit.
7. Joint Account
This
is type of account is setup with the name of two or more individuals who are
jointly signatory to the account. Joint account holders are regarded according
to law as together making up the ‘owner’. Any action made on the account is
made jointly not individually.
Type of Joint Accounts in Nigeria
1.
Jointtenancy (normally owned by married couples)
2.
Tenantsincommon (normally owned by business partners or directors)
You
can visit any of the registered banks in Nigeria and inquire from them any type
of these accounts and their interest rates if you are interested in opening an
account here in Nigeria.