BVI Private Banking Introduction

The BVI has licensed private-banking providers offering international accounts, investment custody and wealth-related banking services.

Current BVI private banking can support several currencies and international securities, with provider-specific minimum account sizes and eligibility requirements.

Who this service is for

This service is designed for eligible British Virgin Islands clients whose banking requirement matches the purpose of the account.

Current BVI private banking can support several currencies and international securities, with provider-specific minimum account sizes and eligibility requirements.

What the provider will want to understand

For an application in the British Virgin Islands, the provider will normally ask about ownership, identity, source of funds and the expected use of the account.

For an application in the British Virgin Islands, international ownership or cross-border payments can lead to additional questions, so the information should be complete and consistent.

Preparing the application

For an application in the British Virgin Islands, we help organise the company or client documents, ownership information and supporting evidence before an introduction is made.

The purpose is to present the genuine position clearly, not to create or alter evidence.

How Coutts Consultants can help

For an application in the British Virgin Islands, Coutts Consultants reviews the requirement, helps prepare the application and makes an introduction where a suitable current third-party route is available.

For an application in the British Virgin Islands, Coutts Consultants acts as an intermediary. The provider supplies the account or banking relationship and makes the final acceptance decision.