Banco GeneralBanco General

Panama 传统银行 In-branch required Permit holders ★ 3.8
Minimum depositNon-residents: about $2,000 deposit (stricter screening)
Monthly feeDepends on the account tier
Minimum balanceA minimum balance must be maintained
How to apply—
Processing timeAbout 3-4 weeks
Institution typeTraditional Bank
Data baseline 2026-10. Editor-verified, but rules change — confirm with the official site before applying. Data transparency →

About this bank

Advantages

  • Major local bank, stable
  • Dollarised
  • Good network

Things to note

  • Stricter screening for non-residents
  • Higher deposit threshold
  • Longer timeline

Documents required

  • Passport (apostilled)
  • Income proof
  • Bank reference letter
  • Address proof

Open to non-residents, but screening is stricter and the deposit threshold is higher

Opening offers & benefits

Standing benefits

These are stable, standing account benefits (not time-limited) — available as long as you qualify:

Bank offers change frequently by region and quarter. Checked 2026-10; follow the bank's official promo page.

FAQ

Ready? Open your account

Having documents ready lowers the chance of rejection; policies change, so confirm with the bank before applying.

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