Global Bank of Commerce (Antigua and Barbuda)

Global Bank of Commerce Ltd. ("GBC") is a Caribbean owned and operated international bank, offering attractive financial products to its regional and international customers since 1983. It was the first Bank to be licensed in Antigua and Barbuda under its International Business Corporations Act, 1982 The bank is a member of the Caribbean Association of Banks and has relationships with another 30 Caribbean banks and credit unions. The bank is a member of SWIFT and well established correspondent relations with significant banking partners in North America and Europe.
WHAT GLOBAL BANK OF COMMERCE OFFERS:
  • Full range of banking services.
  • Multicurrency accounts
  • Customer support in English and Spanish
  • An attractive interest-bearing accounts for fixed term deposits
  • Internet-banking
  • Visa Credit Card Classic and Gold, MasterCard Prepaid
  • Global E-Commerce Merchant Acquiring
  • Corporate and Trust Services
  • Private Banking and Asset management
The approximate timeframe for account allocation from 3 business days receipt of the original documents by the bank.
REQUIREMENTS FOR PERSONAL ACCOUNT SET UP WITH GLOBAL BANK OF COMMERCE IN ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA
  • Personal presence in the bank is not required
  • Minimum balance USD 1500
  • Initial deposit of USD 5000
  • Account opening timeframe. The account will be activated within 3 business days, upon receipt by the bank of all duly completed forms and relevant information.
  • Due to bank regulations, the account cannot be opened for legal entities or individuals who are residents of Belarus, Balkan countries, Burma (Myanmar), Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Cuba, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Iran, Iraq, Liberia, North Korea, Sudan, Syria and Zimbabwe.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
  • Notarized copy of valid passport. The passport must be signed and signature must match the signature in the application form. The photograph must be clear and of good quality.
  • Original or notarized copy of utility bill / bank statement dated within 3 months as verification of residential address.
  • Original or notarized copy of Lawyer's/Banker's/Accountant's reference letter dated within 3 months.
  • Personal CV
PLEASE NOTE: Documents that are not in English must be accompanied by a certified translation. Once all documentation is available please email electronic copies to our representative for review; incomplete or unexecuted forms can create delays in the account opening process.
REQUIREMENTS FOR CORPORATE ACCOUNT SET UP WITH GLOBAL BANK OF COMMERCE IN ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA
  • Personal presence is not required.
  • Minimum balance of USD 1500
  • Initial deposit of USD 5000
  • Account opening timeframe. The account will be activated within 3 business days, upon receipt by the bank of all duly completed forms and relevant information.
  • Due to bank regulations, the account cannot be opened for legal entities or individuals who are residents of Belarus, Balkan countries, Burma (Myanmar), Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Cuba, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Iran, Iraq, Liberia, North Korea, Sudan, Syria and Zimbabwe.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED For the Company: A set of legalized company documents consisting of:
  • Certificate of Incorporation
  • Memorandum and Articles of Associations
  • Documents confirming the appointment of company directors and secretary (if any)
  • document confirming the location of the registered office
  • Share Certificate(s)
  • Certificate of Good Standing if the company is more than 12 months old
  • Copy of the Corporate Structure, identifying the ultimate beneficial owner(s)
  • Valid License (if applicable)
For each director, shareholder, secretary, authorised signatory and ultimate beneficial owner:
  • Notarized copy of valid passport. The passport must be signed and signature must match the signature in the application form. The photograph must be clear and of good quality.
  • Original or notarized copy of utility bill / bank statement dated within 3 months as verification of residential address.
  • Original or notarized copy of Lawyer's/Banker's/Accountant's reference letter, dated within 3 months
  • Power of Attorney (where applicable)
  • Personal CV
For each corporate officer (Where the company directors or shareholders are legal entities), please provide: A set of legalized company documents consisting of:
  • Copy of constitutional documents (Certificate of Incorporation, Articles, etc.).
  • Copy of Corporate Register (which shall include Register of Shareholders, Directors and Secretary).
  • Copy of the Corporate Structure.
  • Certificate of Good Standing.
PLEASE NOTE: Documents that are not in English must be accompanied by a certified translation. Once all documentation is available please email electronic copies to our representative for review; incomplete or unexecuted forms can create delays in the account opening process.
First you have to know the banks website: http://www.globalbank.ag/ How to open the account: Please contact the bank via their contact form with the wish to open an account: http://www.globalbank.ag/contact_us.php The bank will answer you in about 3 working days and will tell you how to proceed. After you returned the application forms with all necessary documents back to the bank, your account is set up after further 5-7 working days and you will get the access data by post delivered. Your new Offshore bank account is from then on fully usable. Important notes: If the account opening documents provided are incomplete, unverified or are not clear they may have to request further information, documents or clarification from you before they can open your account. As part of the process you will need to send personal information. It’s very important that you use real information. Don’t try to use questionable data. If you have some problem or a specific question the best is to contact them directly and let them know so they can help you. For further questions regarding your account opening we ask you to contact the customer care center directly of the bank via: (P) +1 (268) 480-2240 E-Mail: [email protected]