Follow these steps to apply for
Private Bank Account in Rietumu Bank, Latvia (EU Member State).
| Step 1: Complete bank account application forms |  PDF, 591 KB
See also:
a completed example |
You can fill in the forms right in the PDF document on the screen and then print out final document ready for signing; If characters that you're typing in appear scrambled or incorrect, please update your Acrobat Reader to the latest version;- Sign each page;
- If you're visiting Rietumu Bank in Riga, Latvia we will certify your signature and passport copy at the bank;
- When applying by post, you will need to certify your signature(s) in "Signature and Seal Card" along with your passport copy at a notary (or a solicitor) and then obtain Apostille. Feel free to contact us for assistance on how to properly authenticate documents in your country.
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| Step 2: Add identity documents | |
If applying by post, add certified copy(-ies) of the passport(s) of the account signatory (-ies). The certified copy should be Apostilled.
Note, we cannot open an account on the basis of a Driver's license, an ID Card or an expired passport. | |
| Step 3: Private bank account application checklist | PDF, 120KB |
Check the package with the checklist to ensure your account application documents are drawn up correctly.
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| Step 4: Pre-approval | |
- To speed up the processing of your documents, you can first fax them to +371 7020562 or e-mail scanned copies to open.account@rietumu.lv with your contact details.
According to our Know-Your-Customer policy as well as domestic and international regulations, we may ask you to provide documentation on the origin of the funds as well as documentation supporting declared information. Failure to provide this information may result in rejection of your account application. We reserve the right to refuse any account application without further explanation.
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| Step 5: Approval | |
By post:
1) Account application forms
2) Clear passport copy(-es) of the applicant(s)
by post to:
Rietumu Bank
Sales & Regional Development Department,
54 Brivibas str
Riga LV-1011
Latvia
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| Step 6: Activation | |
When the original documents are received, you will be prompted to proceed with the account opening fee of € 100. Account opening fee will be charged from the first transfer into your account.
As soon as account is approved and paid, you will receive your Banking Package containing all necessary information for operating the account.
We use courier mail (TNT or DHL Worldwide) for shipping of the documents. Shipping fee depends on the destination and usually does not exceed € 60.
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| For assistance, please contact by e-mail at open.account@rietumu.lv or by telephone +371-7020560 (business hours, from 9.00 till 19.00 GMT+2) | |
+371 7020560
+371 7020562
