Opening an account in any bank in the past used to be a daunting task. There was always a queue to deal with and bank proceedings to render the rest of your day a bit ineffective. Today, banking systems have taken an innovative turn for the better especially with the advances in internet banking.
You may have probably heard about GTB internet banking system, its one of the best internet banking platforms in the country. And now, GTBankt has offered an easy way providing an avenue where you can open a GTB account online with them right on your smartphone or other devices.
In this article, I will teach you the steps involved in opening a GTB account online for yourself the easy way.
Internet Banking with GTB
Types of GTB Accounts you can open online
Savings (GTSave) account
You can open this type of account with as little as 1,000 Naira.
GTcrea8 E-savers account
This type of GTB account is used by students especially those in the undergraduate levels in universities. This account can be opened with as little as 1,000 naira
Smart kids save (SKS) account
This account is designed for children and teens from the age 0-17 years. the minimum account balance in this account is 1,000 naira
GTMAX account
GTMax is a special saving account that offers a high yield deposit account and comes with a lot of bonuses.They are three separate categories of the GT max account, the first requires the minimum opening balance of 150,000 while the last requires a one million naira opening balance. It is a good option for bloggers, entrepreneurs and net-preneurs
GTBank Current Account
This type of account is usually preferred for partnerships and companies. the minimum balance in a current account is 1,000 naira. 
GTB Account Opening Requirements
The type of account you want to open determines the requirements you need. For instance, opening a GTB Savings account will not need business information as much as a current account will need. Furthermore, it is good to make sure you have all of the requirements first, before beginning the application.
Individual domiciliary requirements
- Passport photographs
- Copies of accepted means of identification (Driver’s license, international passport, National I.D card, Voters card or any other accepted identifications)
- A copy of a utility bill such as electricity bill issued in the last three months
- A copy of current resident’s permit, if you are a non-national
- minimum balance to open this account is 1,000 naira
Partnership and companies account requirements
- Copies of accepted means of identification (Driver’s license, international passport, National I.D card, Voters card or any other accepted identifications)
- A copy of a utility bill issued in the last three months
- personal details of directors/signatory
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General Business information (Memo and Article of Association, Certification of Incorporation, Printed copy of the TIN (Tax Identification Number etc.)
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passport of each signatory/directors
SKS savings requirements
- One passport photograph from each parent and the kid’s passport
- The child’s birth certificate
- Parents valid means of identification (Driver’s license, international passport, National I.D card, Voters card or any other accepted identifications)
- A copy of any utility bill issued within last three months.
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Steps To Opening A GTB Account Online
Now you have read through the requirements to open a GTB account and the different types of account you can open online. Proceed to www.gtbank.com and click on the open account button and fill the required data and upload the documents.
Ensure to select the type of account you wish to open before you fill out other aspects of the form. After opening your GTB account online, you still need to visit any branch of GTB to get your ATM card, chequebook and other materials.
Opening an account with GTB can be a worthwhile venture, you won’t want to miss out.
Please if you have any questions and suggestions, kindly place a comment below let’s discuss it.
