BeWise Savings Plan - Foreign

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.

• 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)
• 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)
• 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.