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SBM (State Bank of Mauritius)毛里求斯国家银行

Mauritius 传统银行 In-branch required Non-residents OK ★ 4.1
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Minimum depositFrom about 1,000 rupees
Monthly feeBasic account: no maintenance fee
Minimum balanceNo minimum balance
How to apply—
Processing timeAbout 1 hour in branch
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

  • State-owned major bank with stable service
  • Non-residents can open multi-currency accounts
  • Multi-currency products (USD/EUR/GBP/ZAR)
  • Complete English service

Things to note

  • Usually needs about MUR 1,000 minimum deposit
  • Non-residents need a bank reference
  • Remote opening requires an intermediary

Documents required

  • Valid passport (color)
  • Proof of address in home country
  • Bank reference letter
  • Source-of-funds proof

Non-residents can open on site; remote opening must go through a licensed intermediary

Opening offers & benefits

Standing benefits

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

No Monthly FeeNon-ResidentMulti-Currency
Bank offers change frequently by region and quarter. Checked 2026-10; follow the bank's official promo page.

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