If you are a serious investor who needs the flexibility of earning competitive interest and regular monthly transactions, then Optimizer is ideal for you!
Interest is calculated daily and paid quarterly.
| Here are the features of your Optimizer account: |
Here are the benefits of your Optimizer account: |
| FREE OneCard (VISA Debit) Optional |
Convenience of 24-hour access to your account via the Blue Machine - one of the largest ABM network locally
Flexibility of paying for goods and services at merchants nationwide - no need to carry cash!
Immediate access to funds in an emergency
Free and instant access to your account(s) with RepublicOnline |
FREE trendy OneCard Wallet |
Protects your OneCard from damage |
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Convenience and flexibility of cheque writing
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FREE Quarterly Statements |
No need to leave home! Access your account via touch-tone phone to:
- check account balance
- transfer funds from one account to another
- pay utility bills as well as select bills, for example, LIME or Digicel, etc
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Flat monthly service fee |
To keep track of your account balance |
Unlimited Transfers |
Perform unlimited transactions each month - Blue Machine or Republic Bank Point of Sale merchants, at no additional cost |
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Regular monthly payments are hassle-free!
No charges for standing orders to other Republic accounts |
- You can conduct unlimited transactions for a flat monthly service fee of $7.50
- You receive 7 free cheques per month, thereafter they will be a fee of $1.50. These fees will be applied on the last working day of the month.
Cost of ABM transactions at other banks:
- Cash withdrawal - $3.00
- Balance enquiry - $1.25
Teller fee of $2.00 apply to transactions less than $2,000.
What you will need
Before visiting our branches, ensure you have the following documents:
New to Republic Bank?
ID Verification
Minimum of one of the following documents:
National ID card
Passport
Driver’s license* (only accepted with another form of valid photo ID)
Address verification
Utility bill (not older than 3 months) excluding cell phone
Other Bank statement (excludes credit union statements or statements from other types of financial institutions)
Official Government/Tax document (i.e; correspondence from BRA or NIS)
Rental agreement or contract from Landlord
Circumstances where the person applying for the account does not have utility bills in his/her name. The Bank will provide an authorization letter for completion by the individual in whose name the bills are generated.
Proof of Income/Employment
If employed (job letter or most recent pay slip)
Self-employed
Up-to-date Audited Financial Statements (for the last three (3) years ) OR
Statement of Affairs and Statement of Income & Expenditure
For a start-up entity *An opening Balance Sheet & Cash Flow projections (three (3) years)
*Start-up entity refers to entities which have been in operation for less than three (3) years.
For Non-Residents/Non-Nationals only
The following additional documentation is required:
Foreign Banker’s Reference OR Bank Statement (within the last 3 months)
Self-employed
Utility Bill confirming permanent foreign address
Work Permit /CSME Certificate OR Other official document granting permission for employment
Missionary Permit/ Student Visa/ Letter of enrollment or acceptance from educational institution in Barbados (for Students only)
*Additional documents may be required depending on the nature of your application.
Existing Republic Bank customer (If Remediated)
Two (2) forms of Identification
The required amount to open the account