This page compares 5 accounts available in Cayman Islands, listing minimum deposit, monthly fee, how to apply and non-resident eligibility one by one: 0 can be opened fully online, 5 explicitly accept non-residents, 0 have no minimum deposit. Click any account for the full document checklist, pros and cons and common rejection reasons.
Data updated 2026-10-01 · compiled from published bank terms
| Account | Region | Type | Minimum deposit | Monthly fee | How to apply | Non-residents | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cayman National | Cayman Islands | Traditional Bank | 非居民个人本地银行约 KYD 1,000（约 $1,200）起 | 依账户档位而定 | Remote or in person | Non-residents OK | ★ 3.9 |
| Cayman Private Bank | Cayman Islands | Traditional Bank | 私人银行约 $1,000,000 起（另设门槛账户 $25,000 起） | 依账户档位而定 | Remote or in person | Non-residents OK | ★ 3.9 |
| Butterfield Cayman | Cayman Islands | Traditional Bank | 非居民国际账户约 $10,000 起 | 依账户档位而定 | Remote or in person | Non-residents OK | ★ 3.8 |
| Scotiabank Cayman | Cayman Islands | Traditional Bank | 非居民账户约 $25,000 起 | 依账户档位而定 | Remote or in person | Non-residents OK | ★ 3.8 |
| Cayman International Bank | Cayman Islands | Traditional Bank | 国际账户约 $5,000 起 | 依账户档位而定 | Remote or in person | Non-residents OK | ★ 3.7 |
5 of the 5 accounts on this page explicitly accept non-residents (Cayman National, Butterfield Cayman, Scotiabank Cayman). "Accepts applications" does not mean guaranteed approval — banks still assess your ID, proof of address and source of funds. Without local residence or a tax number, prefer accounts marked as remotely openable.
In most cases yes. None of the accounts on this page is fully online — expect a branch visit or a scheduled interview, or use a provider that supports remote onboarding.
Minimums vary widely — see the "Minimum deposit" column. Most accounts here require an opening deposit. Also watch the minimum balance and monthly fee; dormant accounts can incur charges.
It depends on the account: online accounts are usually approved within minutes to a few working days, while branch or manually reviewed accounts typically take 1 to 3 weeks. The "How to apply" column shows the channel for each account, and timings are on the individual pages.