In the digital era where people seek ease with their daily activities, a good number will consider whether the bank they want to choose has a mobile application. Here is how to open a digital life account with Standard Chartered, a bank that not only has a great mobile app, but also allows customers to open up accounts online.
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Standard Chartered has a great mobile banking app for customers that they can use to access quite a number of services with just a few clicks on their devices. In addition to that, it offers a rare opportunity to customers where they can skip the hustle of going to the bank physically and open up a digital life account in the comfort of their homes and today we shall cover the easy process on how to open a digital life account with Standard Chartered.
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Steps on how to open a digital life account with Standard Chartered
You need to download the Standard Chartered Mobile App and tap on “Open Account”. The app is available on Google Play Store and the App Store.
Start the application by entering your Personal details like your name, gender.
You will be sent a 6-digits OTP to your mobile number that you are required to enter in order to proceed.
Update more personal details and then upload the documents needed.
Provide FATCA declaration and review your application. FATCA is United States (US) legislation that came into effect on 1 July 2014 and that seeks to prevent tax evasion by US Persons through the use of accounts held outside the United States. FATCA requires financial institutions outside of the US to collect information about their clients’ tax status under FATCA and report annually, information on financial accounts held by US Persons to the US IRS or the relevant tax authority.
Review the details you have provided and accept the Terms and Conditions.
Submit the request and wait for a while for your account to be created. The account will be activated after client verification on card delivery.
Important to note as you go through the steps on how to open a digital life account with Standard Chartered is, where the account number is not displayed immediately on the screen, temporary registration details will be sent to your Email address and mobile number after a while. You might also be contacted by staff of the bank.
With these easy steps, you’ve successfully learnt how to open a digital life account with Standard Chartered and can start banking effortlessly.
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Features of the digital life account
- There is no minimum balance required giving you unlimited access to your account.
- Bank to wallet and wallet to bank transfers. You can move funds from your account to any registered MTN or Airtel mobile wallet and vice versa.
- Activate your account with only UGX 20,000 and enjoy maximum benefits.
- Enjoy several banking requests like paying bills, requesting a cheque book, activate or replace a debit card and a lot more.
Eligibility.
It is eligible to people who are residents in Uganda and are 18 years old and above.
Documents needed as you go through the process on how to open a digital life account with Standard Chartered.
An original or copy of National ID.
A selfie photo.
For proof of residence, you are required to present a telephone/water/electricity/DStv bill, a letter of reference from one’s employer, or tenancy agreement or a local council letter.
For Non Ugandans, a valid passport.
If a US person, upload W-8 BEN / W-9 BEN form.
If US Green card holder, upload W-9 BEN form.
As you go through the steps on how to open a digital life account with Standard Chartered, above are the documents you need during the application process.
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