South Africa Patriot Act Information – Customer Notice
Important Information About Procedures For Opening or Changing An Account
Section 326 of the South Africa Patriot Act
This act requires all financial institutions to obtain, verify, and record information that identifies each person who opens an account or changes an existing account.
This federal requirement applies to all new customers and current customers. This information is used to assist the South Africa government in the fight against the funding of terrorism and money-laundering activities.
What This Means to You
When you open an account or change an existing account, we will ask for your name, address, date of birth, tax identification number and other information that will allow us to identify you.
We will also ask to see your driver’s license and/or other government issued identifying documents
By applying for an account, you give the Bank your consent to obtain credit information, check references with other financial institutions and use any commercially available database to verify your identity.