All citizens and businesses can open a savings account at the Bahamas Post Offices. The Savings bank at the Post Office is a thrift bank as opposed to a Commercial Bank.
- The applicant must be 12 years or older.
- Children under 12 years of age must have a Trustee.
- Visit the Post Office.
- Complete the following forms
a. Depositor’s Book.
b. Post Office Savings Bank Personal Information Update Form.
- Submit completed application forms along with relevant supporting documents.
- Deposit at least BS$3.00 to the account.
- The Clerk at the Bank will issue a Pass Book to the Applicant.
- Know your Customer Compliance Form.
This service can be accessed at the following locations:
The General Post Office
Town Centre Mall
P. O. Box N- 8302
Nassau
New Providence
The Bahamas
Email: bahamaspostoffice@bahamas.gov.bs
Tel. (242) 322-3344/322-1112/3
Fax. (242) 326-8667, 328-2220
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, except on Public Holidays
And All Sub Post Office Locations
Except for Grant’s Town Post Office, Festival Place Post Office and Sandy Port Post Office.
- Depositor’s Book
- Post Office Savings Bank Personal Information Update Form.
- Completed application forms.
- Valid Passport or Driver’s Licence or Voters Card.
- National Insurance Card.
The timeframe varies depending on the location where the service is offered:
• Ten to fifteen minutes at the General Post Office in Nassau
• Two to three working days at the Sub Offices
• Three to four weeks at the Family Island Sub Offices
There are no deadlines associated with this service.
There are no fees for this service.
For more information please contact
The General Post Office
Town Centre Mall
P. O. Box N- 8302
Nassau
New Providence
The Bahamas
Email: bahamaspostoffice@bahamas.gov.bs
Tel. (242) 322-3344/322-1112/3
Fax. (242) 326-8667, 328-2220
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, except on Public Holidays
And All Sub Post Office Locations
