
Opening an overseas Pakistani bank account is a great way to manage your finances while living abroad. You can open a bank account with various banks in Pakistan, including major commercial banks like HBL, UBL, and MCB.
To open an account, you'll need to provide your passport, visa, and proof of address. You can also open an account through online banking or by visiting a bank branch in person. The bank will guide you through the process.
Some banks offer special packages for overseas Pakistanis, which can include benefits like lower fees and higher interest rates. For example, HBL offers a "Pakistani Expatriates" package that provides a higher interest rate on deposits.
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Opening a Bank Account
Opening a bank account in Pakistan from abroad is now easier than ever.
To open a Roshan Digital Account, you'll need to provide some basic documents, including your CNIC/NICOP/POC, passport, and live/digital photo through a webcam.
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You'll also need to provide proof of non-resident status, proof of profession and source of income, and a scanned signature on a white page.
The good news is that the entire process can be completed online, and all necessary customer due diligence will be completed within 48 hours.
Here are the required documents for Roshan Digital account opening:
- CNIC/ NICOP/ POC (Scanned Copy)
- Passport (Pakistani and/or foreign country) (Scanned Copy with entry/exit stamp pages to establish identity with NRP status)
- Live /digital photo through Webcam
- Signature (scanned on white page)
- Proof of non-resident status.
- Proof of profession and source of income/funds
Once you've submitted your application, you'll be informed of the status through email at the time of submission, successful review by the bank representative, and at successful opening of account.
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Roshan Account Details
The Roshan Digital Account is a fantastic way for overseas Pakistanis to open a bank account in Pakistan without visiting their home country. This account is available in multiple currencies, including PKR, USD, GBP, and EURO.
To open a Roshan Digital Account, you'll need to provide some basic documents, such as your CNIC/NICOP/POC, passport, and proof of non-resident status. You'll also need to upload a live/digital photo and signature through the website.
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Here are the specific documents required for Roshan Digital account Opening:
- CNIC/ NICOP/ POC (Scanned Copy)
- Passport (Pakistani and/or foreign country) (Scanned Copy with entry/exit stamp pages to establish identity with NRP status)
- Live /digital photo through Webcam
- Signature (scanned on white page)
- Proof of non-resident status.
- Proof of profession and source of income/ funds:
- Proof of profession and source of income/funds e.g. job certificate/ salary slips, rent agreement or other applicable proof of income.
The Roshan Digital Account offers numerous benefits, including no minimum balance, hassle-free repatriation of funds, and the ability to invest in government securities and the Pakistan Stock Market.
Roshan Account Docs
To open a Roshan Digital account, you'll need to provide some essential documents. The first document required is a scanned copy of your CNIC, NICOP, or POC.
You'll also need a scanned copy of your passport, which should include entry and exit stamp pages to establish your non-resident Pakistani (NRP) status.
For the onboarding process, you'll be required to take a live/digital photo through a webcam.
A scanned signature on a white page is also necessary.
To prove your non-resident status, you'll need to provide relevant documentation.
Additionally, you'll need to provide proof of your profession and source of income/funds, such as a job certificate, salary slips, or rent agreement.
Here's a summary of the required documents:
- CNIC/ NICOP/ POC (Scanned Copy)
- Passport (Scanned Copy with entry/exit stamp pages)
- Live /digital photo through Webcam
- Signature (scanned on white page)
- Proof of non-resident status
- Proof of profession and source of income/funds
Q20 - Accessing Roshan Account Funds
You can access your Roshan Digital Account globally via the Mobile App or Internet Banking to execute local fund transfers, Mobile Top Ups, and Bill Payments. This is a convenient way to manage your finances from anywhere in the world.
The debit card and Cheque book associated with your Roshan Digital Account can also be used for the same objective, providing you with multiple options to access your funds.
To access your account, you can use the Mobile App or Internet Banking, which are both available globally. This allows you to manage your finances and make transactions from anywhere in the world.
You can also use the debit card and Cheque book provided with your Roshan Digital Account to access your funds. These cards can be used for local transactions, such as Mobile Top Ups and Bill Payments.
Here are some key features of accessing your Roshan Digital Account:
Eligibility and Application
To be eligible for an overseas Pakistani bank account, you must be either a non-resident individual Pakistani or a resident individual Pakistani who has declared assets held abroad in their latest tax return with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR).
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As a non-resident Pakistani, you can open a Roshan Digital Account, which is a digital banking solution provided by Allied Bank to millions of Non-Resident Pakistanis (NRPs) and POC holders.
To open a Roshan Digital Account, you'll need to provide some documents, including your CNIC/NICOP/POC, passport, live/digital photo, signature, and proof of non-resident status and profession/source of income.
Here are the documents required for Roshan Digital account opening:
- CNIC/ NICOP/ POC (Scanned Copy)
- Passport (Pakistani and/or foreign country) (Scanned Copy with entry/exit stamp pages to establish identity with NRP status)
- Live /digital photo through Webcam
- Signature (scanned on white page)
- Proof of non-resident status
- Proof of profession and source of income/funds
After submitting your application, a bank representative will contact you for a video call to complete the onboarding process.
Bank Account Features
When investing in a Pak Rupee RDA or Foreign Currency RDA, you can choose from various currencies, including PKR, Euro, GBP, and USD.
The minimum investment for USD, Euro, and GBP denominated certificates is $1,000, with a multiple of $500. For PKR denominated certificates, the minimum investment is PKR 10,000, with a multiple of PKR 1,000.
You can invest in certificates with tenors ranging from 3-month to 5-year, depending on your financial goals and risk tolerance.
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Here's a breakdown of the available tenors and their corresponding interest rates:
Note that these interest rates are subject to a 10% withholding tax and may change as per the directives of the State Bank of Pakistan.
Bank Account Integration
Roshan Digital Account will enable overseas Pakistanis to open accounts in Pakistan without visiting their home country, requiring only basic information and documents.
The process will be completed within 48 hours, according to official documents.
Overseas Pakistanis will have direct access to the country's banking system through Roshan Digital Account, which will be launched in collaboration with eight commercial banks.
This initiative aims to integrate overseas Pakistanis into the country's banking system, providing a crucial opportunity to invest in Pakistan.
The account will be available in foreign currencies and rupees, and will also enable investment in specially designed saving instruments in the US dollars and Pakistani rupees.
Overseas Pakistanis can expect to have access to all conventional account services, including funds transfer, online bill payments, e-commerce, and other payments in Pakistan.
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Here are some key features of the Roshan Digital Account:
- Funds transfer
- Online bill payments
- E-commerce
- Investment in fixed deposit products offered by banks
- Investment in Pakistan’s stock market
- Debit and virtual debit cards for both domestic and overseas use
This will allow users to support their families in a quicker and more orderly way, as Muhammad Munir, a Pakistani worker, hopes.
Bank Account Status and Notifications
You'll be kept informed about the status of your overseas Pakistani bank account through various notifications.
You'll receive an email at the time of application submission, which is a good starting point to track your progress.
A bank representative will review your application, and you'll be informed through email once this successful review is completed.
The final notification will come to you once your account is successfully opened, and this too will be through email.
Bank Accounts Coming
Roshan Digital Account will be launched from September 4, allowing overseas Pakistanis to open accounts in Pakistan without visiting their home country.
The process of opening an account will be straightforward, requiring only basic information and documents, and all necessary customer due diligence will be completed within 48 hours.
Overseas Pakistanis will be able to access all conventional account services, including funds transfer, online bill payments, e-commerce, and other payments in Pakistan.
They will also be able to invest in fixed deposit products offered by banks, invest in Pakistan's stock market, and use debit and virtual debit cards for both domestic and overseas use.
Accounts will be available in foreign currencies and rupees, and will also enable investment in specially designed saving instruments in US dollars and Pakistani rupees, in both conventional and Sharia-compliant forms.
This initiative has been approved by Prime Minister Imran Khan and will be launched in collaboration with eight commercial banks that operate in Pakistan.
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