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Bank of Jordan Introduces Stricter Measures for Opening Bank Accounts

Amman, Jordan - In a move to enhance customer verification and combat financial crimes, the Bank of Jordan has introduced new guidelines for opening bank accounts.

Enhanced Customer Verification

According to the new regulations, customers will be required to provide a range of documents to prove their identity, including:

• Certificates issued by:
  • Ministry of Industry, Trade and Supply
  • Amman Chamber of Commerce
  • Amman Chamber of Industry
• The bank will also verify the customer’s address by visiting their headquarters and obtaining a profession license.

Non-Profit Organizations

For non-profit organizations, the bank requires identification data such as:

• Name
• Legal form
• National number
• Headquarters address
• Type of activity
• Date of establishment
• Names of authorized personnel

Additionally, the bank will verify the organization’s legal existence through formal documents issued by competent authorities.

Foreign Companies

The new guidelines also apply to foreign companies that are not registered in Jordan, which must comply with Jordanian laws and regulations when conducting transactions in the country.

Anti-Money Laundering Measures

To combat money laundering and terrorist financing, the Bank of Jordan has introduced strict measures for verifying customers. Before opening a bank account, customers will be required to provide information that matches approved lists, including those related to anti-terrorist financing and money laundering.

The bank will also verify customer data through:

• Biased and trusted sources
• Contacting competent authorities
• Checking the website registry of non-profit organizations

Customer Acceptance Policies

To ensure transparency and security, the Bank of Jordan has introduced policies for accepting customers. These include:

• Referencing approved lists
• Verifying customer data
• Obtaining original formal documents

The bank will also not open correspondence accounts for individuals residing in the same country where the branch operates. Additionally, digital accounts are not permitted, and anonymous or fake identities are strictly prohibited.

Safe Deposit Boxes

Leasing safe deposit boxes is only allowed for Bank of Jordan customers, and the purpose and information of old customers must be updated if they wish to rent a box.

Conclusion

The new guidelines aim to enhance customer verification and ensure that all transactions conducted by the bank comply with relevant laws and regulations.