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Our premium service provides Nigerians living abroad with access to a wide range of products and services carefully curated to simplify cross-border banking.
Zenith Diaspora Banking is designed to enable Nigerians in diaspora take advantage of investment opportunities back home and perform financial transactions safely and conveniently from anywhere in the world.
Scan the QR code or click the button below to open an account.
BVN enrolment in Zenith Bank offices outside Nigeria is free. However, enrolment with NIBSS partners (Online Integrated Services Inc. and VFS Global) requires payment and online booking for an appointment. For booking, payment and other requirements, visit requirements, visit https://oisservices.com/bvn.php (Online Integrated Services Inc. locations) or http://www.vfsglobal.com/bvn/nigeria (VFS Global locations).
National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) commenced the diaspora enrolment exercise aimed at capturing Nigerians living in the diaspora into the National Identity Database thereby ensuring they also get their National Identification Numbers (NIN). However, enrolment outside Nigeria requires payment and online booking for an appointment.
What is Diaspora banking?
Diaspora banking is a platform designed for Nigerians who do not reside in the country to have access to a wide range of Zenith bank products and services. It provides top of the range investment opportunities for non-resident Nigerians.
Who is eligible for this service?
Any non-resident Nigerian.
Who can open a diaspora Account?
Nigerians living abroad.
What are the documents required to open a Diaspora account?
What electronic channels and services are available for Diaspora Customers?
The following electronic channels are available to our diaspora customers:
How can Diaspora banking customers fund their account?
Diaspora banking customers can fund their accounts through:
What are the products and services available to Diaspora customers on this platform?
How do I update/re-activate my account?
How do I get the internet banking service?
Internet Banking Service is profiled to every new account opened, however, please contact Zenith Direct for further enquiries.
Who do I contact if I have any other questions?
Send a mail to diasporabankinggroup@zenithbank.com, zenithdirect@zenithbank.com
How do I get my BVN?
BVN enrolment in Zenith Bank offices outside Nigeria is free. However, enrolment with NIBSS partners (Online Integrated Services Inc. and VFS Global) requires payment and online booking for an appointment. For booking, payment and other requirements, visit https://oisservices.com/bvn.php (Online Integrated Services Inc. locations) or http://www.vfsglobal.com/bvn/nigeria (VFS Global locations).
Email: diasporabankinggroup@zenithbank.com
Phone: 0201-2786115, 0201-2787000, 0700ZENITHBANK
Earn ₦5.00 on every US Dollar each time you receive foreign currency transfers from abroad, through Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) licensed International Money Transfer Operators (IMTOs).This incentive is available to Zenith and Non-Zenith Bank customers receiving diaspora remittances in cash at any of our branches nationwide or as transfers to domiciliary accounts. The CBN Naira 4 Dollar Scheme will apply to all remittance inflows.
Transferring money home for your family occasionally or on a regular basis, we can provide safe and secure home remittances in almost any currency. With over three hundred and ninety branches in Nigeria and an ever expanding network of correspondent banks across the world, rest assured that we will get your money into the hands of those closest to you, no matter how far away they may be.
Building your home in Nigeria? Let Zenith Bank take the stress off you.
Why send money home to “someone” to monitor your building when you can do it yourself with our verified developers?
Access our diaspora mortgage loan and connect with estate agents and developers directly.
At Zenith Bank, exceptional advice is an enduring process. That is why over many years, we have enhanced and structured our offerings to reflect our clients’ needs.
The outcome is our unique advisory process. This begins from analysis of your goals and aspirations and leads to specific solutions precisely adapted to your exact situation.
At Zenith Bank, we are aware of your desire to protect your loved ones living in Nigeria and the need for access to standard medical facilities, especially for older members of the family.
Zenith Bank has vouchers (priced-to-service vouchers) which provide family members with access to Hospitals in Nigeria especially in cases of emergencies.