BeWise Savings Plan - Foreign

Receive great returns on your fixed-deposit in a BeWise Savings Plan

FEATURES

Open your account with a minimum of 10,000 units of USD, CAD, or GBP
Contractual Savings Period – 3 years
Higher interest rates
Certificate of Deposit

BENEFITS

Discounts from almost 200 merchants with your JN card
Online banking using JN LIVE
10% discount on JAA membership fee
20% discount on motor vehicle insurance with JNGI

About

A structured plan geared towards goal oriented savers. These plans and their incentives are targeted toward specific life events/milestones – Home Ownership, Motor Vehicle Purchase, Education, Emergencies, Retirement. Plans are geared towards saving for education, buying a home and for life’s emergencies and are available in USD, CAD and GBP currencies.

Requirements

You must be a Jamaican 18 years or older
Valid photo identification
Taxpayer Registration Number (TRN)
Proof of your address (utility bill, receipt or other bills).
Telephone number(s) – (home, work and mobile)
Current and valid identification
Tax payer Registration Number (TRN) OR Jamaican Driver’s licence bearing this number OR its overseas equivalent (Social Security Number (SSN) US Resident, Social Insurance Number (SIN) – Canadian Resident), National Insurance Number (NIN) – UK Resident
Occupation and name of employer (if self-employed, the nature of self-employment)
Two (2) references
Source of funds

Local Applicants (Residents):

Fully Completed CIF for all applicants
Proof of Residential Address (recent utility bill, bank statement, other official mail, property tax receipt, lease agreement or rent receipt (rent receipts should indicate clearly the address of the property))
Proof of Employment (letter from employer, recent pay slip or valid work ID)
Current & Valid Identification
Tax payer Registration Number (TRN) OR Jamaican Driver’s licence bearing this number
Name & Telephone Contact of 2 Character References
Completed Account Signature Card
Completed Self Employment Verification Form
Completed Self Certification Form (Individual)

* If a child below 16 years is to be added to this account, the child’s Birth Certificate is required.

Overseas Applicants (Non-Residents):

Fully Completed CIF for all applicants
2 Proof of Residential Address (Notarized copy of recent utility bill or bank statement)
Proof of Employment (letter from employer, recent pay slip or valid work ID)
2 Current & Valid Identifications duly notarized. (For Non-Jamaicans, at least one (1) ID must be a passport or permanent resident card)
2 Completed Character Reference Form (Non-Jamaicans need at least 1 referral from a reputable financial institution)
Notarized copy of Birth Certificate for Minors and Non-Jamaicans
Notarized copy of your Tax Number
Completed Account Signature Card
Letter detailing instructions to JN Bank to establish new account and any additional instructions. (Include your choice of savings and reason for opening account in Jamaica in letter)
Completed Self Employment Verification Form
Completed Self Certification Form (Individual)

If the original documents are presented to the UK Rep Office, do not need to be notarized.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is interest calculated on my Long-term Savings Account?

Your interest is calculated daily and applied at the end of six months.

Is the interest on money in my JN Long-term Savings Account taxed?

No. The interest on your savings is tax-free if you save for the fixed five-year term.

How can I check the balance in my JN My Future account without visiting a branch or MoneyShop?

Keeping track of your savings in your Long-term Savings Account account is easy with JN. You can check the balance in your account, anywhere and anytime by registering for JN LIVE Text Banking. To register, visit a JN branch, where a member service representative will take you through the process. You will be asked to complete a form and to provide an ‘Account Alias’. After you’ve registered, you’ll receive a card with the easy steps on how to check your account balance using our text service.

You may also check your account and conduct many other banking transactions online by registering for JN LIVE Online Banking at www.jnbslive.com

Can I transfer funds from my JN My Future account to other accounts online?

Of course you can! Register to use JN LIVE Online Banking by visiting www.jnbslive.com and transfer funds to your account and other JN accounts or accounts at other local banks. You can also wire funds to banks overseas using JN LIVE.

Can I borrow against funds in my JN My Future account to access a loan from JN Bank?

No, you cannot use savings in your JN Long-term Savings Account account to secure loans from JN. You can only use savings in select JN contractual savings accounts to access a Term Share loan such as the High Yield, Direct Gain, First Class and JN Prime accounts.

Can I open my JN My Future account at a JN MoneyShop?

Yes you may visit any JN MoneyShop to open your account from Monday to Friday. However, we do not open accounts on Saturdays. Visit our Contact Us page or choose convenience and apply online.

What benefits from the JN Group do I have access to when I open a JN Long-term Savings Account account?

Your JN Long-term Savings Account account gives you access to a wide range of discounts at other companies within the JN Group, such as the Jamaica Automobile Association and JN General Insurance Company; and you can use your JN card to access up to 20% discount from close to 200 merchants who are a part of our JN Merchant Discount programme.

Interest Rates

USD
Bands	3 Years	EAIR
10,000 - 19,999	1.50%	1.5104%
20,000 - 99,999	1.75%	1.7641%
100,000 - 499,999	2.00%	2.0184%
500,000 and Over	3.00%	3.0416%


CAD
Bands	3 Years	EAIR
10,000 - 19,999	0.20%	0.2002%
20,000 - 99,999	0.25%	0.2503%
100,000 - 499,999	0.30%	0.3004%
500,000 and Over	0.75%	0.7526%
GBP
Bands	3 Years	EAIR
10,000 - 19,999	0.25%	0.2503%
20,000 - 99,999	0.30%	0.3004%
100,000 - 499,999	0.35%	0.3506%
500,000 and Over	0.50%	0.5011%

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