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Banco BolivarianoBanco Bolivariano

Ecuador 传统银行 Online or in-branch Permit holders ★ 3.9
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Minimum depositOnline savings accounts require no initial deposit
Monthly feeBasic account free
Minimum balanceNo minimum balance requirement
How to apply—
Processing timeAbout 5 min online with a cédula
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

  • Advertised clearly: just a cédula and a utility bill, about five minutes to open online
  • No initial deposit required
  • USD-denominated, so no FX risk
  • Stable digital channels and app

Things to note

  • Still needs a cédula — tourist status will not work
  • The online route targets residents who already hold a cédula
  • Branches concentrate in the big cities

Documents required

  • Cédula residence ID
  • Proof of address (utility bill)
  • Proof of income

Once you have a cédula, apply for a savings account directly on the official site

Opening offers & benefits

Standing benefits

These are stable, standing account benefits (not time-limited) — available as long as you qualify:

No Monthly FeeNo Min DepositFast Approval
Bank offers change frequently by region and quarter. Checked 2026-10; follow the bank's official promo page.

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