NOVA Diaspora Banking
NOVA Diaspora Banking is designed to help Nigerians living abroad stay easily financially connected to home. With NOVA Diaspora Banking, you can seamlessly open and manage a Naira current/savings or Domiciliary account, invest in money market instruments, and carry out transactions from anywhere in the world with our state-of-the-art e-Banking platforms.
NOVA Diaspora Savings & Investment Account
With the NOVA Diaspora Savings & Investment Account, Nigerians abroad can securely manage personal funds, save in naira or foreign currency, and invest in Nigeria’s growing markets; all while building wealth for tomorrow.
- Available as Naira savings, domiciliary savings (USD/GBP/EUR), or investment account.
Principal, returns, and FCY balances can be transferred abroad at any time.
- Competitive interest rates on inflows, aligned with market realities and CBN guidelines.
- Eligible to invest in Diaspora Bonds, CBN-approved FCY instruments, equities, and local debt markets.
- Option to open joint ownership accounts.
- Eligibility: Non-Resident Nigerians with valid/expired Nigerian passports or foreign passports showing Nigerian parentage.
- Free domiciliary withdrawals and seamless conversion to Naira at prevailing CBN rates.
- Funds insured under NDIC for peace of mind.
- 24/7 access via online & mobile banking platforms.
- Access transaction history online or via mail
- Debit card (MasterCard/Visa) available on Naira savings (on request).
- ₦50,000 (Naira savings) or $100/£100/€100 (domiciliary).
- Seamless integration with NIBSS NRBVN platform for easy BVN enrolment abroad.
- Dedicated Relationship Manager
- 24 Hours Contact help desk
- Access to dollar and naira debit card (Master and/or Visa card).
- Foreign inflows are credited at face value in the received currency. Exchange rates apply only where conversion to Naira is requested, in line with prevailing market rates.
- A-Class Digital Banking platforms
- Fast and easy loan applications
- Cardless withdrawal
- Slip less withdrawal
- Competitive interest rate on loans.
- Guaranteed investment opportunity
- Improved saving culture
- Government issued ID: Passport, Driver’s License, etc
- Passport photograph
- BVN
- NIN
- Utility bills or Proof of Address
- Terms and conditions apply on utilization.
NOVA Diaspora Property Assurance Mortgage (NDPAM)
The NOVA Diaspora Property Assurance Mortgage (NDPAM) is a tailored financing solution designed for Nigerians living abroad who want to own homes in Nigeria with peace of mind. In partnership with credible real estate developers, NOVA Bank provides structured mortgage finance through a secured warehousing arrangement, backed by Bank Guarantees (BGs) and Performance Bonds (PBs). This ensures transparency, safeguards customer funds, and eliminates risks of fraud or non-delivery.
- Fraud Protection
- Quality Assurance
- Easy Ownership
- End-to-End Support
- Flexible Financing
- Trusted Developers
- Maximum tenor: 60 months (5 years).
- Secure financing: Funds safeguarded by BGs and PBs.
- Custodial support: Investment advisory on property, stocks, and other asset options.
- Trust & Transparency: Eliminates fraud, vendor default, and non-delivery risks.
- Security: Bank guarantees and performance bonds protect your investment.
- Ease of Access: A structured pathway for diaspora Nigerians to safely invest in property back home.
- Partnership-Driven: Collaboration with vetted developers ensures quality and timely delivery.
NRN BVN Enrolment & Updates
The NRN BVN is designed for Non-Resident Nigerians living abroad who do not yet have a Bank Verification Number (BVN) but wish to open a Nigerian bank account. It provides you with a unique identity across all Nigerian banks, making it easy to verify and access your banking services from anywhere in the world.
As a Non‑Resident Nigerian, you can now enrol for and link your BVN by using the links below.
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