Citizens and businesses can open a group association account at the Bahamas Post Offices. The Savings bank at the Post Office is a thrift bank as opposed to a commercial bank.


Eligibility 
  • Applicant must be 12 years or older.
  • Children under 12 years of age must have a Trustee.
  • The Organization must have (3) three officers to sign on the account.
Process 
  1. Visit the Post Office.
  2. Complete the following forms.
    a. Depositor’s Book.
    b. Post Office Savings Bank Personal Information Update Form.
  3. Submit completed application forms along with relevant supporting documents.
  4. Deposit at least BS$3.00 to the account.
  5. The Clerk at the Bank will issue a Pass Book.
  6. For withdrawals, two officers need to be present.
  7. Know your Customer Compliance Form.

This service can be accessed at the following locations:

The General Post Office
Town Centre Mall
P. O. Box N- 8302
Nassau
New Providence
The Bahamas
Email: bahamaspostoffice@bahamas.gov.bs
Tel. (242) 322-3344/322-1112/3
Fax. (242) 326-8667, 328-2220
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, except on Public Holidays

And All Sub Post Office Locations


Except for Grant’s Town Post Office, Festival Place Post Office and Sandy Port Post Office.

Application Form(s) 
  1. Depositor’s Book.
  2. Post Office Savings Bank Personal Information Update Form.

 

Supporting Documents 
  • Completed application forms.
  • Valid Passport or Driver’s Licence or Voters Card.
  • National Insurance Card.
Turn-around time 

The timeframe varies depending on the location where the service is offered: • Ten to fifteen minutes at the General Post Office in Nassau. • Two to three working days at the Sub Offices. • Three to four weeks at the Family Islands Sub Offices.
Deadline 

There are no deadlines associated with this service.
Related Fee(s) 

There are no fees for this service.

For more information please contact 

The General Post Office
Town Centre Mall
P. O. Box N- 8302
Nassau
New Providence
The Bahamas
Email: bahamaspostoffice@bahamas.gov.bs
Tel. (242) 322-3344/322-1112/3
Fax. (242) 326-8667, 328-2220
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, except on Public Holidays

And All Sub Post Office Locations

 
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Agency Contact Info
 
Post Office Department
Town Centre Mall
P. O. Box N 8302
Nassau, N.P., The Bahamas
bahamaspostoffice@bahamas.gov.bs
Phone: (242) - 322-3344
322-1112/3
323-5543
Fax: (242) - 326-8667
328-2220
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