C.O.B Membership

1. Valid identification or passport for Minor
2. Valid picture identification for the Trustee (who must be a Parent or Legal Guardian)
3. Proof of Address (POA) and Proof of Income (POI) for trustee. (if prospective trustee is an existing O.B. member the POA and POI is not necessary where the trustee has updated their records within the last twelve (12) months)
4. A minimum deposit of $50.00 BBD

Generally, parents or legal guardians may open accounts for minors. However, there are instances where a relative, close associate of the parents and/or minor or another entity may want to open an account for the minor.

• When a Parent/Legal Guardian is opening the account the name on the Minor’s Barbados ID must be listed on that section of the ID, if not the parent must provide the original birth certificate which would indicate whether he/she is the parent.
• In the event the Minor’s ID is a Passport, the parent has to accompany it with the original Birth Certificate.

• These persons must provide the Credit Union with written authorisation from the parent or legal guardian of the minor. This letter must be accompanied by the parent/ legal guardian’s ID, in addition to any other documents as listed above (i) which provides proof that they are either the guardian or parent.

• Identification must be valid & in good condition (not waterlogged, tattered or expired)
• Non-nationals must present two forms of valid picture identification (Passport, Driver’s License, or any other Government issued photo ID).
  • In some extreme cases, those without two forms of ID may have to provide the Credit Union with an Affidavit prepared by an Attorney-at-Law
• The names on all the IDs presented must correspond.
  • If not, legal documentation (e.g. Marriage Certificate, Affidavit, Decree Absolute) must be provided to show that John Xavier Doe & John Xavier Johnson are one and the same person

• Proof of address must be dated within 3 months of the current date.
• Proof of address must correspond with the name on the ID of the individual opening the account.
• Proof of address must be a mailed document (Utility Bill, Bank Statement, Credit Card Statement, Insurance Notice etc.).

1. All personal documentation listed in (tabs 1-4) MUST be notarized and stamped by a Notary Public for overseas applicants
2. Whereas, local applications not presented in person have to be stamped and certified by either one of the officials listed as Certified Officials (click the “Types of Certified Officials” button to see the list)
3. Click the “Submit Your Application” button below and upload your information including the scanned notarised documents or you can print and complete the membership form here and bring your documents to the nearest branch for assistance.