How to open GTB account online
With today's modern technologies and innovations, you can open a bank account without leaving your home. You do not need to stand in long queues in the bank to open an account. If you still don't know how to open GTB account online keep reading our new guide created especially for you.
GTBank account opening
GTBank is one of the best banks in Nigeria that offers Internet banking and it is not surprising that many people use it for online transactions.
GTBank has a special online platform for opening an account using your gadget. It is called Account Opening Web Engine (GTBank Online Account Opening).
The type of account you want to open determines the type of documents required. To open any of these accounts. First, you will need to visit the GTBank online account opening page and fill in the required data. It will take about five minutes!
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Before proceeding, make sure that you select the type of account you want to open. In addition, the information you provide must be accurate to avoid any problems.
How to open an account with Guaranty Trust Bank
Here is a quick guide for opening your own account with GTBank online. You can do this directly on your smartphone or on a computer:
- Step 1. Visit https://www.gtbank.com/. On this site, you are highly advised to read everything about different accounts, minimum balances, and requirements.
- Step 2. Go to this page: https://ao.gtbank.com/aowe/start - it is the Account Opening Web Engine.
- Step 3. You will see two options:
- Open a personal account now
- Open a business account now
- Step 4. Click on one of the options. For example, let us open a personal GTBank account. Once we click the orange button, we will be redirected to a new page.
- Step 5. You will see two options once again:
- Open a new account
- Open an additional account
- Step 6. Choose which type of account you wish to open with Guaranty Trust Bank and the site will automatically update the application form, allowing you to add more information.
- Step 7. It is necessary to validate BVN now. So select the account type, enter your BVN code if you have it or type one number 0 (zero) if you don’t, and click ‘Validate.’
- Step 9. It is time to add more personal details to your application, such as your full name, handset mobile number, and email address. Click on the button ‘Continue’ to proceed with GTBank account opening online.
- Step 10. That is pretty much it. You will successfully open your own account online and add the minimum balance required for it.
P.S. When you need to open a business account, you will need personal documents (bills, ID card, driver’s license, etc.).
Account types
There are different types of accounts that can be opened in GTBank. Among them are:
- Savings Account
- Current Account
- GTCrea8 E-Savers Account
- Smart Kids Save
- SKS Teens Account
- GTMAX
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Required documents for opening different accounts in Guaranty Trust Bank
There are some documents, which you'll need to open an Individual Account and other accounts in GTBank:
Individual account
- Copies of acceptable means of identification (Driver’s License, International passport, National I.D Card, and any other acceptable identification document deemed fit by the bank).
- Two (2) duly completed and suitable reference forms.
- Copy of utility bill issued in the last three months.
- A copy of the current resident’s permit for non-national signatories.
GTSave account
- Passport photograph of authorized signatories.
- Copies government issued ID (Driver’s License, International passport, National I.D Card, and any other acceptable by the Bank).
- Copy of utility bill issued in the last three months.
- A copy of the current resident’s permit for non-nationals.
SKS savings account
- One passport photographs each of the parents and the kid.
- A copy of the child's birth certificate.
- Copy of parent’s valid means of identification (Driver’s license, International passport, National I.D Card of and any other acceptable ID as the Bank deems fit).
- A copy of any utility bill issued within the last three months.
Individual domiciliary account
- Passport photographs of authorized signatories.
- Copies of acceptable means of identification (Driver’s License, International passport, National I.D Card, and any other acceptable identification document deemed fit by the bank).
- Two (2) duly completed and suitable reference forms.
- Copy of utility bill issued in the last three months.
- Passport photographs of authorized signatories.
You have learned the very useful information needed to open an account in GTBank. As you have noticed it is very easy to perform this online.
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Source: Legit.ng
