SG Hambros Bank has been based in Gibraltar since 1981 and offers a comprehensive range of banking and wealth management services. Our clients have been benefiting from the worldwide expertise and resources of Societe Generale since 1998 when it aquired Hambros Bank in Gibraltar. We offer a high level of personal service, investment capabilities and access to a broad range of products and services.
Gibraltar is a self governing British overseas territory located on the southern end of the Iberian Peninsula overlooking the Straights of Gibraltar. The territory covers around 7 square kilometres and shares a land border with Spain to the north.Gibraltar was ceded by Spain to the Crown of Great Britain in perpetuity, under the 1713 Treaty of Utrecht.
Our Gibraltar office is run by Managing Director, Emma Perez. Emma joined SGPB Hambros in Gibraltar in May 2001 as the local accountant and was promoted to director in November 2002 taking on responsibility for Finance, IT, Operations, HR and Deputy MD. She was promoted to Managing Director in May 2006.
Section A – Proof of Personal Identity Form
Current valid full Passport
Current valid National Identity Card
Section B – Proof of Residency
Current valid Gibraltar National Identity card
Current Valid Gibraltar Medical Card
Water Bill issued with the past 3 months
Recent utility bill within past 3 months (Not Mobile Phone).
Bank | Building society statement on headed paper sent out by the institution within last 3 months
Mortgage statement issued within the last 12 months
Reference from commanding officer Armed Forces
Voters Roll or Spanish Empadronamlento
Notes
1. This list provides a primary guide to all documents required to open a bank account
2. We require original documents from each section
3. The address on application and residency form must match
4. All IDs must be in date
5. Po Box addresses require additional verification
6. A minimum opening deposit of 500 sterling is required
7. An NIE Number is required for all Spanish Residents
8. Some investments may also need additional money laundering verification.
To Open an Account
a. A fully completed account application form
b. One ID document from section A for each applicant
c. One residency document from section B for each applicant
d. A minimum deposit of 500 Sterling
e. NIE Number is applicable and a FACTA from if you live in Spain
f. Please bring this check list with you to the bank