Banco CuscatlánBanco Cuscatlán

El Salvador 传统银行 In-branch required Permit holders ★ 3.8
Minimum depositBasic current account from about $30
Monthly feeBasic account fee is relatively low
Minimum balanceA minimum balance must be maintained
How to apply—
Processing timeAbout 1-2 weeks
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

  • Major local bank
  • Mature USD accounts
  • Good network

Things to note

  • Non-residents must visit
  • NIT required
  • Low but non-zero threshold

Documents required

  • Passport
  • NIT tax number
  • Address proof
  • Local contact proof

Non-residents must attend in person and obtain an NIT tax number first

Opening offers & benefits

Standing benefits

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

Bank offers change frequently by region and quarter. Checked 2026-10; follow the bank's official promo page.

FAQ

Ready? Open your account

Having documents ready lowers the chance of rejection; policies change, so confirm with the bank before applying.

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