Banco GuayaquilBanco Guayaquil

Ecuador 传统银行 In-branch required Permit holders ★ 3.9
Minimum depositStandard savings accounts commonly from US$200 (approx. ¥1,440); a zero-fee basic account is also available
Monthly feeBasic account can be fee-free
Minimum balanceSet by product terms
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

  • Strong digital experience; the app supports biometric login with about 2 million users
  • Offers a zero-fee basic account
  • Mature online savings-account opening process
  • Competitive savings rates

Things to note

  • Standard savings accounts commonly start at US$200
  • International transfers are on the slow side
  • Non-residents still need a cédula and a branch visit

Documents required

  • Cédula residence ID
  • Passport
  • Proof of address
  • Proof of income

Explicitly ask for the 「zero-fee basic account」; otherwise the standard savings account requires a US$200 opening deposit

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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