This page compares 5 accounts available in Tanzania, listing minimum deposit, monthly fee, how to apply and non-resident eligibility one by one: 0 can be opened fully online, 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRDB Bank | Tanzania | Traditional Bank | 非居民储蓄初始约 TZS 20,000（约 $7.6） | 基础账户月费较低 | Must visit | Non-residents OK | ★ 3.8 |
| Stanbic Bank Tanzania | Tanzania | Traditional Bank | 非居民初始存款约 TZS 100,000（约 $38） | 依账户档位而定 | Must visit | Non-residents OK | ★ 3.8 |
| NMB Bank | Tanzania | Traditional Bank | 非居民初始存款约 TZS 10,000（约 $3.8） | 基础账户月费较低 | Must visit | Conditional | ★ 3.7 |
| Bank of Baroda Tanzania | Tanzania | Traditional Bank | 非居民初始存款约 TZS 50,000（约 $19） | 依账户档位而定 | Must visit | Conditional | ★ 3.6 |
| Equity Bank Tanzania | Tanzania | Traditional Bank | 非居民初始存款约 TZS 10,000（约 $3.8） | 基础账户月费较低 | Must visit | Conditional | ★ 3.6 |
2 of the 5 accounts on this page explicitly accept non-residents (CRDB Bank, Stanbic Bank Tanzania). "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.