–process takes approximately 15 minutes to complete, bank says

SCOTIABANK has introduced a digital onboarding process, enabling persons interested in opening accounts, to do so online via the Scotia Caribbean App and Scotia OnLine Banking.
According to a press release from the bank, online account opening promotes an improved signup experience that provides a simple, fast and secure way for clients to bank with Scotiabank, without the need to visit the branch.

Country Manager of Scotiabank Guyana, Nafeeza Gaffoor said: “Streamlining and simplifying the digital onboarding processes is also crucial to ensuring smooth digital transitions. At Scotiabank, we are consistently focused on delivering new innovations that make life easier for our clients and this starts from the moment they join the bank.

“That is why it became very important for us to introduce a convenient onboarding experience as a key factor in our digital transformation thrust.”
Step by step guides have been included on the bank’s website so that clients have a clear understanding of the process, which takes an average of 15 minutes to complete, the bank said.

“To apply for an account, new-to-bank clients are asked to first agree to the Bank’s Digital Access and Privacy Agreements. Following this, they input the required personal information to create their profile, validate their information and submit the application.

“Once the account is set up, clients can take advantage of Scotiabank’s anytime, anywhere banking services,” Scotiabank said.