With Banvivienda, Your Personal Bank, you can maintain control of your expenses when opening your Checking account.  Simultaneously you will obtain a personalized treatment and a good handling of your funds.
 
 
Characteristics
  • Initial deposit of US$250.00
  • Delivery of Checkbook in 24 hours
  • Access to Clave ATM System
  • Access to drive-thru banking system
  • Free Online Banking service for consultations and transactions
  • Copy of Identity Card
  • Complete the Letter authorizing consultation of APC (Panama’s credit entity) records
 
Requirements for Foreigners

Information required for every holder and authorized signatory

Completely fill out our application form with your name as it appears in your passport, with the required personal data and others.

  • Original, authenticated or annotated copy of passport.
  • Migration card in force in the case of foreigners with more than 90 days of permanence in Panama, according to the last entrance seal.
  • References (for each of the holders and authorized signatories)
    • Personal: Minimum two (including at least 1 non-relative)
    • Banking: Minimum two
  • Account Information
    • Purpose
    • Initial Deposit
  • Other local and foreign bank accounts, if any (data should include country, bank name and number of the account)
  • Documents proving the source of income
    • If salaried, letter of employment issued by the current employer
    • If self employed:
      • Last Income Statement
      • A note from the natural person explaining his activity.  Documents which prove said activity.  Submit copy of the commercial or industrial license if the activity so requires.