Account Opening Documents

1) Identity Documents

1.1) A photocopy of any one of the following valid identity documents duly attested by Gazetted Officer/ Nazim /Administrator or an Officer of the Bank:

• Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC)
• Smart National Identity Card (SNIC)
• National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistani (NICOP) [In case of Pakistanis holding dual nationality]
• Pakistan Origin Card (POC) [In case of Foreign Nationals of Pakistani Origin]
• Alien Registration Card (ARC) [In case of local currency accounts of Registered Aliens residing in Pakistan]
• Valid Passport, having valid visa on it or any other proof of legal stay alongwith passport [In case of Foreign Nationals individuals]

1.2) CNIC without Photograph:

• copy of Birth Certificate/Educational Certificate or Degree/ Driving License/ Service Card/ Pension Book/ Nikkah Nama/ Insurance Certificate
• A photograph duly attested by gazetted officer/ Nazim/ Administrator/bank officer
• A copy of CNIC (without photograph), attested by the same person who attested the photograph (as per clause ‘b’ above)

1.3) CNIC/SNIC with Thumb Impression:

• A passport size photograph (If you do not want to open a “Photo Account”, please arrange a fresh CNIC/SNIC with signatures, from NADRA)

1.4) Expired CNIC/SNIC:

• Attested copy of NADRA Receipt / Token for issuance of new card
• Attested copy of expired CNIC/SNIC

1.5) Shaky/Immature Signatures:

• A passport size photograph

2) Documents Required for Individual Accounts (in addition to aforementioned Identity Documents)

2.1) Salaried Persons:

• Attested copy of Service Card/Salary Slip
• A Certificate from the Employer

2.2) Students:

• Attested Copy of latest & valid identity card of Educational Institute or Letter from the Educational Institute.
• Proof of earning of father/ mother / guardian of student

2.3) Retired Persons:

• Attested Copy of Evidence/ Proof of Retirement

2.4) Landlords (Agriculture Property):

• Attested copy of Passbook of Landholding Records

2.5) Landlords (Non-Agricultural Property):

• Attested copy of Rent Agreement of building / office / house etc

2.6) Blind & Visionary Impaired Persons (In addition to above documents, as applicable):

• A Photograph of the blind/visionary impaired person
• Attested Copy of CNIC/SNIC of witness (known to the blind /visionary impaired person)

2.7) Illiterate Persons (In addition to above documents, as applicable):

• A Photograph of the Illiterate person
• Attested Copy of CNIC/SNIC of witness (known to the Illiterate person)

2.8) Foreign National Individuals:

• For businessmen, Certificate from Board of Investment
• For salaried individuals:
  • Attested copy of Service Card/Salary Slip
  • Certificate from the Employer)