Afghan Guide

Opening a bank account

Opening an account takes one visit to a branch with your tazkira. Banks are licensed and supervised by Da Afghanistan Bank, the central bank.

What you need

  • Your tazkira or passport (the original, and usually a copy)
  • Two photos
  • A first deposit: at Azizi Bank, for example, at least 1,000 afghanis or 100 dollars, euros or pounds

Steps

  1. Choose a bank with a branch near you. The larger ones include Azizi Bank, Afghanistan International Bank, Islamic Bank of Afghanistan, Ghazanfar Bank and Bank-e-Millie Afghan.
  2. At the branch, ask to open an individual current account and fill in the form.
  3. Make the first deposit. You receive your account number, and often a card.
  4. Ask about internet or mobile banking, and about the daily limit for cash machines.

Good to know

  • Accounts can usually be held in afghanis, dollars and other currencies.
  • Banks have at times limited how much cash can be withdrawn in a week. Ask what the limit is now.
  • Money sent from abroad can arrive directly into an account at some banks: see sending money home.

Last checked: 11 Mizan 1405 (2026-10-03)

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Source: Azizi Bank: individual current account · Da Afghanistan Bank (central bank)

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