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Contrary to a blocked account, a savings account is a sight account, i.e. the customer can make a withdrawal at any time. This is not the case for a blocked account, also called a term account. As soon as the blocked account is opened, the customer decides to block his or her savings in order… Poursuivre la lecture Is it possible to make withdrawals from a savings account? (different from a blocked account)

Option 1: Go to any Afriland First Bank branch fill in an information request form and submit it to bank clerk or to the manager. Option 2: Afriland First Bank also offers you its internet banking solutions: E-first and Sara. Subscribe to any of them and you will be able to access your account at… Poursuivre la lecture How do I obtain my account history?

The length of time for cheque discounting varies according to the type of cheque concerned. If it is a cheque whose payee and drawee are both Afriland First Bank customers, the discounting time is 24 hours. On the other hand, if it is a cheque for clearing, the processing time varies between 24 and 72… Poursuivre la lecture How long does it take to process a cheque discount?

Submit a written request, together with a photocopy of your NIC, to the Managing Director of Afriland First Bank through your local branch manager.

o 1st step: open a bank account o 2nd step: a file made up of: a coloured photocopy of the NIC, 1 4×4 photo, certificate of effective presence, a CFAF 1000 fiscal stamp, an application form for salary domiciliation in the account to be filled in on site)

Please refer to the bank terms and conditions.

The client must be of age or an emancipated minor. Documents to be provided: • A photocopy of the NIC or passport • Two 4×4 photos • A home location map • Proof of home address (lease contract or water, electricity, telephone bill, etc.) • Taxpayer’s Attestation In addition to these documents, opening a savings… Poursuivre la lecture What are the requirements for opening a savings account?