Opening a bank account
If your income (grant or salary) is paid by a Belgian sponsor you have to open a bank account in Belgium. It is more convenient to pay in all stores, supermarket. There are special conditions (free) for young people (less than 26 or PhD students). Get more detail in the branchs.
Usually, a package includes a current bank account, a saving account and the Internet banking. You will receive a bank debit card. To apply for a credit card, you have to ask to the bank: they could ask you further documents.
There are several banks where you can open a bank account in Namur.
- BNP-Paris-Fortis (former Bpost Bank) – Avenue Fernand Golenvaux, 43 – ☎ 022-01.23.45 - http://www.bnpparibasfortis.be
- ING – Rue de l'Ange, 46 – ☎ 081-25.72.60 - namur@ing.be – http://www.ing.be
- BNP-Paribas-Fortis – Rue de l'Ange, 2 – ☎ 02-762.20.00 – namur@bnpparibasfortis.com - http://www.bnpparibasfortis.be - Since January 1st, 2023, if you want to open a bank account with this bank as a non permanent resident, you must go to the branch Avenue Fernand Golenvaux.
- Online bank account: https://n26.com/fr-fr
Required documents to open bank account:
- Town Hall’s registration certificate (residence permit, Annexe 15, Annexe 19, Annexe 33…);
- work or grant contract (to show how much you earn a month);
- identity card or passport.
For security reasons and in order to update their data concerning you, when you are in possession of your permit of residence, it is recommended to present it to your bank.
When you decide to leave Belgium, you have to return your bank card to the bank and close your bank account.
