Opening a bank account in Slovenia

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JulienFounder28 September 2011 07:43:18

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Hi all,

is it difficult for expats to open a bank account in Slovenia ?

Which documents are required to open a bank account in Slovenia ?

How long does it take to open it ?

Is there any restriction for expats regarding the services (loans for instance) ?

Which bank would you recommend ?

Thanks in advance for your participation,

Julien

JyraysNew member02 October 2011 12:20:32

U just need a tax number and ID to do it. At least that was it for me.

JulienFounder02 October 2011 17:30:17

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thanks for the info

suchaleeMember30 September 2012 16:51:19

is it difficult for expats to open a bank account in Slovenia ?
- No

Which documents are required to open a bank account in Slovenia ?
- Your passport & Tax Number Certificate (Davcna Tajnost)

To get the Tax Number Certificate,
- Bring your passport
- Office Hours: 8AM - 3PM, please recheck opening time by phone
- Government office: Ministry of Finance, Tax department (Davcna Upravna Republike Slovenije) at Davcna Ulica 1.
The officer will issue you the certificate within 30 minutes.

How long does it take to open it ?
- 30 minutes (at Tax Office, ministry of finance) plus
- 30 minutes (at any bank which you would like to open an account with)

Is there any restriction for expats regarding the services (loans for instance) ?
- A tourist can open a saving account in Slovenia

Which bank would you recommend ?
- I used ABANKA. Their head office on Slovenska Cesta offers good service.

ArmandViP01 October 2012 09:53:05

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Thanks for your help suchalee

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