Diaspora Account

• Easy to open while abroad;

• It can be operated while a customer is out of the country through Internet banking;

• Freedom to save in all major currencies (USD, EUR);

• Easy and fast money transfer facilitation;

• Dedicated Relationship managers;

• Affordable fees;

• Eligibility for mortgage loan: Ku Gatumba Loan;

• Possibility of transferring from local currency account to wallets (Ecocash, Lumicash) through Internet Banking.

• Application forms properly filled and signed by the applicant, 1 recent photograph of the account holder must be attached, and sent electronically in a PDF format;

• Copy of Permanent Resident Card showing Country or Citizenship or Burundian Passport (for Burundian national living abroad);

• Copy of Work permit and Valid Burundian Passport (For Foreign Nationals of Burundian Origin);

• Any acceptable identification bearing physical address and having a photo (health card, driving license …);

• Signed and scanned document to be sent on Diaspora.bi@crdbbank.co.tz, 

• Eligibility for KU GATUMBA LOAN;

• One must be Burundian;

• Maximum age limit shall be 55 years;

• One must be gainfully employed in their resident country;

• One must demonstrate the ability to repay;

• Have had a regular monthly income for the last 6 months;

• Be able to make at least 35% equity contribution;

• Be cleared from the Central Bank list of defaulters.

If you wish to contact the Bank for more information, you may call/ send a message on WhatsApp on the number +257 69 199 000 or send an email on the address diaspora.bi@crdbbank.co.bi

You will find all necessary forms below:

• Specimen;

• Account application form;

• Indemnity form;

• Terms and Conditions;

• Internet Banking application form;

• Internet Banking Terms and Conditions;

• Internet Banking Indemnity form.