Regular Savings - Foreign

Earn competitive rates on your foreign currency savings

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FEATURES

Open an account with US$100, CA$100 or £100
Competitive interest rates

BENEFITS

Online banking using JN LIVE
10% discount on Jamaica Automobile Association membership fee
20% discount on motor vehicle insurance with JN General Insurance Company Ltd.

Requirements
Frequently Asked Questions

Requirements

You must be 18 years or older
Proof of your address. At least one of the following: utility bill not older than six months, receipt, other bills
Proof of employment- letter from employer, pay slip, valid work ID (if self-employed, the nature of self-employment)
Telephone number(s) – (home, work and mobile)
Current and valid photo identification
Taxpayer 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
Name and contact number for Two (2) references
The minimum amount of US$100, CA$100 or £100 required for opening the account
Source of funds / Proof of income

How is interest calculated on my JN FX account?

The interest on your savings account is calculated daily and paid once per year.

Is the interest on my money in my JN FX account taxed?

Yes. The interest on your savings is subject to a withholding tax of 25%.

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

Banking with JN is convenient and easy. You can check the balance in your account at your convenience using our online banking platform JN LIVE. To register, visit www.jnbslive.com.

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

Of course you can. Register to use our online banking platform, JN LIVE, by visiting www.jnbslive.com, and transfer funds from your account to your other JN accounts or third party JN account holders, or to accounts at other local commercial banks. You can also wire funds to banks overseas using JN LIVE.

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

No, you cannot use savings in your JN FX account to secure loans from JN. You can only use savings in select JN Bank contractual savings accounts to access a Term Share loan.

Can I open a JN FX account at a JN Bank MoneyShop?

Yes, you may visit any JN MoneyShop to open your account. Visit our ATM/ Branch locator page to find your closest JN MoneyShop or branch and opening hours.

Do I have access to any benefits from the JN Group by having a JN FX account?

Yes, you can access a wide range of discounts at other companies in the JN Group, such as the Jamaica Automobile Association and JN General Insurance Company; and, you can use your JN ATM card to access discounts from several merchants who are a part of the JN Rewards programme.

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