Open your account
in a few minutes
Available with a Portuguese Citizen Card or a Residence Card
FAST, EASY, AND 100% ONLINE
You must be over 18 years old and have a Portuguese Citizen Card or a Residence Card
You must attach a proof of address and employment (or student/unemployed)
To make the video call, you must have good light and sound conditions (available on weekdays from 8am to 11pm and non-working days from 10am to 6pm)
Make a transfer of 250 EUR from an account of which you are the primary account holder
You can quit at any time and resume within 30 days. After this period, your data will be deleted.
FAQs
If you live abroad and do not have a Citizen's Card, you should contact one of our representative offices in the following countries: United Kingdom, Switzerland (Geneva and Zurich) and Brazil (São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro) to make an appointment or go to one of the Banque bcp branches in France and bring all the necessary documentation.
Documentation
1. Authenticated copies of the mandatory identification documents for all the account holders and intervening parties.
2. Print and fill in the following forms:
• Specific Conditions/Signature Form
• Customer Information Form
• General Conditions
• Standardised Information Form
• Fees Information Document
• Depository Information Form
The documents may be authenticated by the following entities:
• Local Entities with the Hague Apostille or at the Portuguese Consulate or Embassy.
You need to go to a branch and bring these documents:
ID documents:
Valid ID (one of the following documents):
Yes, if you prefer, you can visit us at a branch to open your account. Select the nearest branch and bring all necessary documents.
Documentation
1. Select the Branch of your choice and schedule an appointment with a Manager of the Branch who will provide you with all the information and help you need to open an account.
2. Find out the mandatory identification documents for opening an account.