Standard Chartered Bank offers a variety of current and savings accounts designed to meet different customer needs. Below is a summary of account types, features, eligibility criteria, and required documents.
1. Current Accounts
(a) Hifadhi Current Account
- Features:
- Available in KES, USD, GBP, or EUR.
- Free e-statements and digital banking.
- No monthly maintenance fee.
- Eligibility:
- Kenyan citizen/resident.
- Minimum age: 18 years.
- Documents Required:
- Original/copy of National ID or valid passport.
- One passport-size photograph.
- SC Mobile: Selfie/portrait in the branch.
- U.S. citizens: W-8 BEN/W-9 BEN form.
- U.S. green card holders: W-9 BEN form.
(b) All In One Current Account
- Features:
- Monthly maintenance fee: Kshs 1,000.
- Free cheque book and debit card.
- 24/7 ATM withdrawals worldwide.
- Eligibility: Same as Hifadhi Current Account.
- Documents Required: Same as Hifadhi Current Account.
(c) SC DigiSmart Current Account
- Features:
- Minimum opening balance: Kshs 2,000.
- Monthly maintenance fee: Kshs 299.
- Free debit card and salary processing.
- Eligibility: Same as Hifadhi Current Account.
- Documents Required: Same as Hifadhi Current Account.
(d) Ordinary Current Account
- Features:
- 24/7 access to funds.
- Minimum opening balance: Kshs 2,000.
- Free digital banking and multiple currency options.
- Eligibility: Same as Hifadhi Current Account.
- Documents Required: Same as Hifadhi Current Account.
(e) Diva Current Account
- Features:
- Designed for women.
- Monthly maintenance fee: Kshs 1,000.
- Minimum opening balance: Kshs 2,000.
- Free cheque book and debit card.
- Eligibility: Same as Hifadhi Current Account.
- Documents Required: Same as Hifadhi Current Account.
2. Savings Accounts
(a) Safari Savings Account
- Features:
- Minimum opening balance: Kshs 2,000.
- Quarterly interest and free withdrawals once a month.
- Eligibility:
- Kenyan citizen/resident.
- Minimum age: 18 years.
- Documents Required:
- Original/copy of National ID or valid passport.
- SC Mobile: Selfie/portrait and one passport-size photograph.
- U.S. citizens: W-8 BEN/W-9 BEN form.
- U.S. green card holders: W-9 BEN form.
(b) Safari Junior Account
- Features:
- Designed for children.
- Minimum opening balance: Kshs 2,000.
- Quarterly interest and free withdrawals once a month.
- Eligibility:
- Kenyan citizen/resident.
- Provide child’s birth certificate.
- Documents Required:
- Original/copy of National ID or valid passport of parent/legal guardian.
- Copy/original birth certificate of the minor.
- One passport-size photograph.
- U.S. citizens: W-8 BEN/W-9 BEN form.
- U.S. green card holders: W-9 BEN form.
Standard Chartered Bank Contacts
- Phone:
- 020 329 3900
- 0703 093 900
For further assistance, visit your nearest Standard Chartered Bank branch or their website.