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Equity Bank TanzaniaEquity Bank Tanzania

Tanzania 传统银行 In-branch required Permit holders ★ 3.6
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Minimum depositNon-residents: initial deposit around TZS 10,000 (approx. $3.8)
Monthly feeBasic account fee is relatively low
Minimum balanceA minimum balance must be maintained
How to apply—
Processing timeAbout 1-2 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

  • East African cross-border bank
  • Better digital channels
  • Low threshold

Things to note

  • Non-residents must visit and biometrics
  • Visa/residence required
  • Limited English support

Documents required

  • Passport
  • Visa/residence
  • Address proof
  • Biometric enrolment

Non-residents must attend in person and complete biometric enrolment

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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