Pekao Bank (Poland)

Bank Pekao SA is the member of UniCredit Group and one of the largest financial institutions in Central and Eastern Europe. The Bank has the second largest network of 1000 branches and 5000 ATMs in Poland and approx. 20 000 in 17 countries in Europe. Bank Pekao SA has many prestigious awards and distinctions, both in Poland and internationally: Best Mobile Banking 2014 by Money.pl, Best Bank in Poland in the Scope of Transaction Banking Services by Euromoney Magazine, Bank of the Year in CEE 2013 by Europe Property, 3 consecutive times recognized as the best bank in Poland by "The Banker" and "Global Finance".
WHAT PEKAO BANK OFFERS:
    • Full range of banking services.
    • Current accounts in all major currencies.
    • Corporate and personal accounts.
    • Private Banking.
    • Internet Banking.
    • Mobile Banking.
    • Phone top-ups.
    • Cash management.
    • Trade finance.
    • MasterCard credit/debit cards.
    • Customer support in Polish and English.
The approximate timeframe for account allocation from 5 to 7 business days receipt of the original documents by the bank.
REQUIREMENTS FOR PERSONAL ACCOUNT SET UP WITH PEKAO BANK
  • Personal meeting with bankers in the bank is obligatory.
  • No initial deposit required.
  • Your personal documentation must be translated into Polish and duly certified. EFSAG can assist you with translation services in Poland with further dispatch of the documents to the bank.
  • Account opening timeframe. The account will be activated within 5 - 7 business days, upon receipt by the bank of all duly completed forms and a face-to-face meeting.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR OPENING OF A PERSONAL BANK ACCOUNT:
  • 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 Polish must be accompanied by a certified translation.
REQUIREMENTS FOR CORPORATE ACCOUNT SET UP WITH PEKAO BANK
  • Personal presence of the beneficial owner or director is obligatory.
  • No initial deposit required.
  • Corporate and personal documentation must be translated into Polish and duly certified. EFSAG can assist you with translation services in Poland with further dispatch of the documents to the bank.
  • Account opening timeframe. The account will be activated within 5 - 7 business days, upon receipt by the bank of all duly completed forms, relevant information and face-to-face meeting with the client.
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 Polish must be accompanied by a certified translation.
First you have to know the banks website: http://www.pekao.com.pl/ How to open the account: Please read all information for international clients and folloe the opening procedure under this link: http://www.pekao.com.pl/corporate_clients/offer_for_international_clients/ 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: https://www.pekao.com.pl/premium/formularz_kontaktowy/