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Open an account at Rietumu Bank Latvia

We can assist you with opening a personal or corporate bank account at Rietumu Bank in Latvia without requiring a personal visit to the bank itself.
About Rietumu Bank Latvia
Rietumu Bank was establish in Latvia in 1992, and is one of the largest banks in the Baltics States. It specializes in corporate and personal banking. Latvia is an EU Member. The bank is well established, providing services to customers all over Europe, including the Baltic States, Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, and other regions.
Rietumu bank offers full international trade services, a wide range of savings, and capital growth programs as well as private banking services.
Bank customer service is provided in English, Russian, French and Latvian.

Bank Services
1.Full Internet banking facilities 24/7 from anywhere in the world
2.Telephone banking services in English, Russian, French and Latvian
3.VISA and MasterCard debit cards
4.International wire transfer (Swift)
5.Multicurrency account with major world currencies
6.Dedicated personal banker
7.Term deposits in USD, EUR, GBP LVL and RUB
8.Online trading platforms for bonds, stocks, Forex and derivatives.
9.Foreign Exchange Trading facilities
10.Asset management

Internet Banking
Rietumu Bank offers a highly secure, yet easy to use, internet banking service. Clients can access and manage their account from anywhere in the world 24/7:
•Easy and secure access 24/7 from any place in the world
•International wire transfers all over the world
•View account balance and card statements in real time
•Place deposits in different currencies
•Exchange currencies 24/7
•Online trading platforms

Credit And Debit Cards
Rietumu Bank issues debit cards from major credit companies VISA and MasterCard. The bank offers different types of cards such as Light, Classic, Business, Gold, Platinum, Jurmala, and World Signia MasterCard (the most prestigious credit card of all MasterCards). The cards are available in Euro (EUR), Dollar (USD), British Pound (GBP) and Latvian Lati (LVL).  Cards allow you to purchase and withdraw money from your account worldwide.

Initial Deposit And Bank Fees
There is no requirement for an initial deposit

Our Services
We offer assistance with opening both personal and corporate accounts. Corporate accounts can be opened to companies incorporated in any country. Please note that clients will need to sign the bank documents in front of a bank representative that can meet you in Europe or the following countries: Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Armenia, Kirgizia, Tadgikistan, or Israel. If you are from another country, please contact us and we will check with the bank if they have a representative traveling to your area.

Our Service Includes:
1.Legalization of all required corporate documents
2.Filling the bank forms in completion and handing them off to you for the final signature
3.Appointing a bank representative to meet you for signing the bank forms.
4.Making personal introductions with your private banker

No Personal Visit To The Bank
No personal visit is required for our clients.

Required Corporate Documents
The bank requires all corporate documents to be certified by notary and apostilled (note: An “apostille” is a form of authentication issued to documents for use in countries that participate in the Hague Convention of 1961). Our fee for the assistance to open the bank account includes one set of all corporate documents with the recognized notarization and apostille for the process of opening the bank account.

Required Personal Documents1.Passport copy
2.Original or certified proof of address in English

Time Frame
Around 2 weeks for corporate accounts and 1 week for personal accounts.
The bank offers express 24 hour account opening service for a fee of 250 EUR for a corporate account and 100 EUR for a personal account.