Making an appointment to open an account is quick and easy!
First Citizens introduces its new Account Opening Appointment System. This system facilitates the efficient scheduling of appointment requests with immediate customer notifications and email reminders.
Here are the key benefits of the Account Opening Appointment System:
- Manage your appointment by selecting your available appointment date and time
- Receive confirmation & reminder notifications via SMS
- Access service based on your arrival time
- Check in using the self-serve kiosk
- View, hear and be directed for service
- Receive next in line updates via SMS and QR code technology
How-To Video
Terms and Conditions
By utilizing this service offered by First Citizens Bank Limited (“First Citizens”), you agree to the terms and conditions herein contained:
- This service is provided for the purpose of facilitating the opening of accounts at First Citizens
- This service requires you to provide personal information to First Citizens for the purpose of opening an account and you consent to the provision of your information for this purpose
- By requesting an appointment with the Bank, you are subject to First Citizens’ internal policies and procedures. It reserves the right to cancel or deny an appointment if it breaches any such policy or procedure
- First Citizens shall assign to you the earliest available appointment
- The date and time of an appointment may be delayed or rescheduled if there are any unforeseen circumstances affecting the date and/or time of the appointment
- By providing your name, email address and mobile number you will receive communications (such as by call, text, email etc.) from an authorized representative of First Citizens
- You will be unable to receive a reminder of your appointment from this service if you have not submitted a mobile number/email address
- You are responsible for ensuring the accuracy of your personal information submitted through this service, in particular your name, mobile number and email address, to enable First Citizens to perform the services offered
- First Citizens is not responsible for the security of any non-requested personal information provided by you
- No personal information submitted by you shall be deemed to be accepted by First Citizens until confirmed by its relevant authorized representative
- First Citizens’ accounts are open subject to the provision of valid documentation (e.g. National Identification, proof of income and proof of address)
- Any documentation, communication or instructions received from you will be authenticated and substantiated by First Citizens
- Your appointment does not guarantee the opening of an account with First Citizens
- The submission of information in order to obtain an appointment shall not establish or imply any partnership or relationship between First Citizens and you
- First Citizens has the authority to add, eliminate or replace any feature of this appointment service and may discontinue this service at any time
- First Citizens may transfer your personal information to its authorized representatives within the organization to facilitate the confirmation of your appointment and the setting up of an account
- If the provision of your personal information is held by any competent authority or written law to be invalid or unenforceable in whole or in part your application will be cancelled
- First Citizens will not disclose your personal information to third parties without your consent or unless required to do so by written law
- If you do not agree to be bound by the above terms and conditions or wish to retract your agreement for the use of this service, please follow the guidelines in the notification sent to you via text message/email or contact 62-First
Account Opening Appointment Booking FAQs
Q1 How can I make an appointment to open a First Citizens account?
Making an appointment to open a First Citizens personal or business account is EASY. Simply schedule an appointment here.
Q2 How soon can I expect my appointment?
Appointments are set to the earliest available date and time at your Branch of choice.
Q3 How do I update my existing email address and contact number?
For a smooth application process, it is important that your email address and contact number are up to date.
If you are registered for Online Banking you can click here to log in, click the “My Home” tab, select “About Me” and make the necessary amendments.
If you are not registered for Online Banking you may visit any of our conveniently located Branches to update your contact information
Q4 What must I do on the day of my appointment?
On the day of your appointment, you are required to:
1) Arrive at least 15 minutes before your appointed time
2) Check in via the app with your QR code (received when you booked your appointment) or at the kiosk and select “I have an appointment”, collect your ticket and await service.
3) Present all required original Account Opening Documentation* and the minimum deposit to open the account
4) Declare your Politically Exposed Person (P.E.P) Status** Click here to review the P.E.P Form
5) Declare your Foreign Tax Status. Click here to review the Customer Declaration Form
6) Consent to our Terms and Agreements based on the account being opened.
– Individual Agreements
– Business Agreements
*If you do not provide all required documentation we may not be able to open the account on that day
** Based on your status, your account must go through our approval process and you may be required to visit the Branch on a subsequent occasion to open your account
Q5 What documents are required to open a First Citizens account?
Please click on the link below that applies to you to review the documentation required to open a First Citizens account.
Q6 If I am late for my appointment, will I still be accommodated?
In order to secure your appointment, you must arrive at least 15 minutes before your appointment. Late arrival may result in your appointment being cancelled.
Q7 Can I make a change in Branch selection after I have booked an appointment?
You may only make a change to the time and date selected. To change Branch, enter your Booking Code, delete your appointment, and then book a new appointment at your preferred Branch. Enter your appointment code here.