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1. Introduction
Individuals and corporate bodies, generally keep funds in banks for security reasons. At the
same time, they would like to enjoy liquidity and convenience in the use of the funds in the
bank. Thus UT Bank provides them with the Current Account facility.
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1. Purpose
- Current
Accounts are provided to enable customers to transact business and effect
payments by using bills of exchange, commonly known as cheques. This way
customers do
not have to carry voluminous amounts of cash everywhere to
transact business and make
payments.
C. Features
1. Eligible Parties
The following legal entities are eligible to open current accounts, subject to the acceptance and
approval of the banks management:
- Individuals
- Sole
- proprietorship
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Companies
Societies
/ Clubs / Associates
Statutory
bodies
Executors
/ Administrators
Government
/ Statutory bodies
Semi-Government
/ Public Agencies
Other
approved legal entities
1. Benefits
1. How to Apply
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Complete
the relevant application form as provided by the bank
Personal
Current accounts can be opened with a minimum initial deposit of GH10
Corporate
Current accounts can be opened with a minimum initial deposit of GH100
An
introduction or reference is
required
3) Certificate of Incorporation
UNIQUE ACCOUNT
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A. Introduction
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Individuals and corporate bodies keep funds in their Current Account to transact business,
make payments, and for unexpected expenses. These Current Accounts do not usually attract
interest at all, and if they do, it is minimal (i.e. between %1 and 5%). The UNIQUE ACCOUNT is
like current account but earns very attractive interest rates.
B. Purpose
The UNIQUE ACCOUNT enables customers transact business, effect payment of cheques, etc
and still earn high interest on the account.
C. Features
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D. Target Groups
Individuals
Sole proprietors
Companies
Associations
/ Schools / Religious Organizations
SMEs
Executors
/ Administrators
Government
/ Statutory bodies
Semi-Government
/ Public Agencies
Other
approved legal entities
E. Benefits
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F. How to Apply
- Complete
- Minimum
respectively.
a) For Individuals,
- 2
passport photographs
- Proof
of identity e.g. voters ID, Passport, Drivers License, National ID.
b) For individuals belonging to identifiable groups e.g. drivers union, market associations, etc.
their officials may endorse their application forms.
of Registration
Company
Company
Certificate
Certificate
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SAVINGS ACCOUNT
1. Introduction
From time to time , certain individuals, enterprises and corporate bodies would like to set aside
some funds for future use and to take care of issues such as payment of childrens school fees,
medical expenses etc. They want these funds to be saved and accumulated in a very safe place
and at the same time generate some earnings pending their use in the future. UT Bank thus
provides its Savings Accounts to meet these needs.
1. Purpose
- Customers
generally open the Savings Account to enable them to save for a much
longer period in order to meet future needs and generate a suitable level
of income pending
their use.
C. Features
Interest
calculated on daily basis and credited monthly
Quarterly
Statements
Statements
of account are given upon request
Withdrawal
slip booklet/particulars provided
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1. Eligible Parties
The following legal entities are eligible to open savings accounts with the bank:
-
Individuals
Parents
/ Guardians on behalf of minors
Enterprises
Corporations
Societies
/ Associations
1. Benefits
Customers opening Savings Account with the Bank will enjoy the following benefits:
-
Deposits
earn interest
Interest
is earned on daily basis
Statements
of account are given upon request
No
bank charges
Savings
can be used as security to apply for loans from the bank
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1. How to Apply
- Complete
the relevant application form as provided by the bank
- Minimum
of GH5 required to open account
- Two
Passport size photographs to be submitted together with the application
form
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A. Introduction
This product is aimed at providing an opportunity for children to acquire the habit of saving for a
brighter future.
B. Name
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C. Aim
I. General Objective:
- To
- To
D. The Concept
The Young Savers Account (YSA) is a saving scheme aimed at instilling savings habit in
children. The YSA is designed to run along the lines of the savings account concept. As a
savings account, it offers easy access to cash and pays relatively higher interest rate.
E. Features
-
The
Young Savers Account is a savings account
Initial
amount required to open the Young Savers Account is GH10.00
Account
holders minimum deposit thereafter should not be less than GH5.00
The
minimum balance on the account should be GH10.00
Deposits
will attract an interest rate of 1 percentage point above the banks
savings
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interest rate
- The
account will automatically be transferred to the child on attaining the
age of 18.
- Withdrawal
can be made 3 months after initial deposit
- Account
holders can access loans for education, apprenticeship and other needs
from the bank without collateral
- Interest
on the Young Savers Loan will be 2 percentage points below UT
Banks
lending rate
F. Benefits
I. To Customers:
A Young Savers Day will be held annually during which a raffle draw will be organized and
prices given to the winners
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Broaden
customer base
Increase
deposits
Widen
product portfolio
New
target group of customers
1. How To Apply
- Customers
will be required to complete a simple application form in compliance with
UT
Banks KYC policy
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KOOWA ACCOUNT
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1. Introduction
1. Purpose
The KOOWA ACCOUNT allows individuals, groups and corporate entities to save money in a
high interest-yielding savings account.
C. Features
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Initial
deposit of GH5 is required to open the account
Minimum
balance of GH5
Free
Quarterly Statements
Statements
of account are given upon request
Withdrawal
on the account are limited to once a week
Attractive
interest rates on balances
D. Target groups
The following are eligible to open savings accounts with the bank:
-
Individuals
SMEs
and other Enterprises
Corporate
bodies
Societies
/ Schools /Religious Organizations
E. Benefits
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Customers opening the Koowa Account will enjoy the following benefits:
- Attractive
interest on the balances
- Interest
is earned on daily balances but credited to the account monthly
- Free
- Any
Quarterly Statements
additional Statements of Account will be given upon request
- Savings
1. How to Apply
Complete
an account opening application form
Initial
deposit of GH5 required to open account
Two
passport size photographs to be submitted together with the application
Proof
of identity e.g. voters ID, Passport, Drivers License, National ID.
form
NOTE: a) For people belonging to identifiable groups e.g. market women, drivers union, etc.
their
officials may endorse their application forms.
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1. Introduction
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The e-zwich Smartcard is a very secure way of paying for goods and services based on
biometric (fingerprint) identification and thus allow card holders and merchants to perform funds
load, spend and settle various transactions including payments, deposit, withdrawal and
transfer, online and offline. The UT e-ZWICH PLUS is an e-zwich with a difference - the
balance on the smartcard earns very attractive interest; others currently earn no interest.
B. Purpose
The UT Bank believes that individuals or companies that have money on their e-zwich
smartcard should earn interest, just like high-yielding current and savings accounts. Thus, UT e
-ZWICH PLUS,
e
-zwich With A Difference
, pays very attractive interest on the balances held on the smartcard.
C. Features
The key features of the UT e-ZWICH PLUS Smartcard are based on the current and savings
accounts wallets of the e-zwich smartcard. Thus,
- Attractive
interest payable on balances held on the e-zwich smartcard
- A
fingerprint of the holder is the only form of identification required to
use the money
on the UT
e-ZWICH PLUS Smartcard for various transactions
- Point-of
Sale (POS) devices are easily accessible at various locations notably markets,
shops,
supermarkets, offices, schools, hotels, etc
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D. Target groups
The following categories of people are eligible to apply for the UT e-ZWICH PLUS accounts:
-
Individuals
e.g. traders, fishermen, farmers, merchants, supermarkets, etc.
Sole
- proprietors
Schools,
Colleges, other educational institutions
Owners
of businesses e.g. shops, SMEs, other enterprises, companies,
institutions
E. Benefits
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F. How to Apply
- Complete
of e-zwich smartcard application form
- Minimum
initial deposit of GH5.
- Proof
of identity e.g. voters ID, Passport, Drivers License and National
ID
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FOREIGN ACCOUNTS
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1. Introduction
One of the important services provided to support the customers transaction in foreign
currencies is the opening/operation of the customers FOREIGN EXCHANGE ACCOUNT.
1. Purpose
These services are intended to be used by individuals, enterprises corporate bodies, residents
and non-residents who earn and are paid by their respective organizations in foreign currencies.
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C. Features
can be opened in the following currencies for now, i.e. USD, GBP and Euro.
amount required to open an account is $100, 100 and 100
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1. Eligible Parties
Individuals
Enterprises
Corporate
Residents
bodies
and Non residents
1. Benefits
1. How to Apply
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a) Individual
- Complete
UT Banks foreign exchange account opening form
- Provide
two (2) recent passport-size photographs
- Self-introduction
by Passport or any form of identification accepted by us.
b) Business/Corporate Accounts
-
Complete
the necessary account opening form
Provide
the companys resolution and mandate
Certificate
to commence business
Provide
company regulations / Memorandum and articles of association
An
initial deposit of $100, 100 and 100
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1. Introduction
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This is an account which can be credited only with monies transferred directly from abroad, or
offshore funds.
1. Purpose
These services are intended to be used by individuals, enterprise, corporate bodies, residents
and non-residents free of the normal restrictions imposed by exchange control regulations.
1. Features
(iii) Cannot be funded with currency purchased from forex bureau or other local sources.
a. Inward remittances
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(v) Accounts can be opened in the respective foreign currencies, i.e. the US dollars, British
Pound Sterling, and EURO.
1. Eligible Parties
(i) Individuals.
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1. Benefits
(i) Transfers to and from other countries can be made from this account without restrictions
imposed by the exchange control regulations.
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c. Travelers cheque.
1. How To Apply
a) INDIVIDUALS
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INVESTMENT PRODUCTS
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Customers therefore use Fixed Deposit to ensure that funds for which they do not have
immediate use are kept safely and invested prudently to yield good returns.
1. Features
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1. Eligible Parties
Individuals
Sole
proprietors
Partnerships
Companies
Societies
/Clubs/ Associations
Statutory
Bodies
Executors/Administrators
Government/Statutory
Bodies
Semi
Government/Public Agencies
1. Benefits
The following are the main benefits enjoyed by UT Banks Fixed Deposit customers:
-
Fixed
deposits can be used as security for loans and overdrafts
Interest
is calculated daily
High
interest rates are paid
No
bank charges
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1. How to Apply
- Completion
- Submission
The TBILL PLUS is a special product for Individuals, corporations, enterprises, associations
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and even government agencies who have surplus funds they do not need to use now and in the
immediate future. These funds are managed in-house as part of the banks deposits which can
guarantee its safety, security and, at the same time, generate acceptable level of earnings.
1. Purpose
TBILL PLUS is to ensure that funds not needed immediately by clients are kept safely and
invested prudently to yield returns higher than the existing Treasury Bill rates offered by the
Bank of Ghana.
C. Features
1. Eligible Parties
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Individuals
Sole
proprietors
Partnerships
Companies
Societies
/Clubs/ Associations
Executors/Administrators
Government/Statutory
Bodies
Semi
Government/Public Agencies
1. Benefits
The following are the main benefits enjoyed by TBILL PLUS customers:
- TBILL
PLUS can be used as security for loans and overdrafts
- High
interest rates of up to 4% above prevailing Treasury Bill rates
- No
bank charges
1. How to Apply
- Completion
- Submission
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G. APPLICABLE RATES
Note that these rates will be made available on a weekly basis (every Monday morning)
by the Treasury Department. There will however be
variations from time to time to conform with changing money market
situations.
OTHER PRODUCTS
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FON4LOAN
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A. Introduction
FON4LOAN is a product geared mainly towards taking the stress of applying for a loan.
Instead of the traditional way of applying for a loan by going to the bank, and having to wait for
approval of the facility subject to procedural loan committee meetings, this product allows you
the option of calling or texting to a unique number and a follow up will be done within two (2)
hours by a branch closest to the client.
B. Objectives
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C. Features
Minimum threshold of GH5,000. Only loans above or equal to this threshold will qualify for
this service.
A call centre to which all client calls will be routed and redistributed to the nearest branch.
Prompt call back. The call centre staff will not do a credit analysis of the client. The client will
be called by the nearest Branch Manager for a more detailed discussion of his requirements.
The Branch Manager/ Inspection team will visit the applicant to complete loan documentation
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A Service charge of GH50 for loans from GH5000 to GH20,000 and GH100 for loans
above GH20,000 will apply on disbursal.
Client will be required to visit the office to endorse completed documentation and meet other
KYC requirements before loan is disbursed.
D. Eligible Parties
- Individuals
- Enterprises
- Corporate bodies
E. Benefits
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F. How to Apply
The following minimum information will be collected by the UT Bank Manager/Inspection Team
prior to visiting the client;
Loan amount
Duration
Business premises
Collateral status
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The inspecting team will agree with the customer (applicant) ahead of schedule all documents
that will be required to process the loan. These will include;
Official primary identification in its original form e.g. passports, drivers licence or voters card
An inspection of the clients premises and collateral and some further information on the
customer will be collected.
The officer will be required to run through a checklist with the client and state what documents
were collected from the applicant. The client is expected to sign as having given these
documents to officer.
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APPROVAL ACTIVITY
The Branch Credit team will review the application after which it will be accessed on other risk
and compliance criteria. If the facility is approved, the client will be required to visit the branch to
endorse the final documents and complete all outstanding KYC issues before the loan is
disbursed.
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1. Introduction
In Ghana most employees due to various demands on their monthly salary find it very difficult if
not impossible to save to acquire consumer items such electrical appliances and electronic
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products. UT Bank in the normal course of its business is desirous of providing financing
pursuant to its Asset Finance Scheme to interested and qualified individuals and companies for
the purpose of purchasing electrical appliances and electronic products. It is in this light that UT
Bank thought it wise to partner Electroland to launch this product.
1. Objectives
Enhance UT Banks deposit mobilisation efforts as salaries of employees will be paid through
the bank
Ensure fast responses to customers credit needs and improve turn around time.
C. Features
Maximum deductions for repayment should not exceed 50% of the employees monthly take
home salary.
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UT Bank will require all applicants to provide a letter of Domiciliation/undertaking from the
applicants employer to ensure that monthly salary payments are routed through the bank
Employers may undertake to make deductions at source and forward this to UT Bank on
monthly basis. Alternatively, UT Bank will accept post-dated cheques from some borrowers
towards repayment of the facilities.
Upon approval of the facility, UT Bank will credit Electroland account (i.e. with UT Bank) with
the agreed amount and the client will pay back in 12 months (i.e. in 12 equal installments) at
ZERO INTEREST
.
Clients whose salaries are not routed through UT Bank will have to provide the following :
At least two (2) photo identification i.e. Voters Id, Passport, drivers license
1. Procedure
The Bank shall forward to Electroland its consumer loan application forms, which Electroland
shall provide to prospective customers.
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Electroland shall forward the completed application forms together with the Proforma invoice
and any other requisite documents to the Bank for processing.
UT Bank shall assess the application and inform the prospective customer of its decision
within 48 hours upon receipt of the application subject to all conditions being fulfilled.
Electroland shall open and operate a current account with UT Bank into which all payments to
the Company by the Bank shall be made. If the application of the prospective customer is
approved, the Bank shall credit the account of Electroland with the agreed amount.
UT Bank shall thereafter forward a copy of the credit advice to the Company, which credit
advice shall serve as authorization note for the release of the product/products to the
prospective customer.
Permanent workers whose employers are willing to provide a letter of undertaking for the
facility.
Non customers who earn salary and are willing to channel it through the bank.
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Only employees of reputable corporate bodies, the cream of our Retail/SME clients and other
carefully selected organisations will qualify.
1. Benefits
The following are the unique benefits to be derived from the program:
Program will help enhance our relationship with the applicants employers. Our ability to
complement financing support for the companys activities with credit support for its employees
will help position us at the centre of the companys business.
Program will ensure fast responses to customers credit needs and improve turnaround time.
Since the salaries of employees will be paid through the bank under the program, it will
enhance UT Banks deposit mobilisation efforts.
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The banks deposit base will be further enhanced by sales proceeds of the promotion which
will be deposited in Electrolands account with
UT Bank
1. How to Apply
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B. Introduction
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This product is designed for all salaried workers and some non-salaried workers to meet
pressing personal financial obligations. Workers thus do not have to wait for their pay day to
meets financial challenges they are confronted with.
C. Objective
The loan can be used for any purpose i.e. finance rent, land, travel expenses, household
appliances, personal effects, Laptops, etc. that the customers income cannot immediately cater
for.
D. Product Varities
Fast Credit (This is an employee personal loan which can be used for any purpose. For
instance, it can be used to finance rent, land, travel expenses, household appliances, personal
effects, Laptops, etc)
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F.L.E.A.P Future Leaders Education Assistance Plan (This product comes with a lower
interest rate to ease the burden of making lump sum payments of fees to schools and
institutions either for the applicants or their wards.)
S. Facility (This is a special product and is designed for highly earning individuals who are
not in the main stream employment but earn regular income. Eg Directors of companies who do
not pay themselves, Lawyers, School Proprietors, etc. Under this, the maximum loan amount
one can accessed is GHs5,000 for maximum duration of one (1) year.
E. Features
- Repayment period
GH 200.00
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- Maximum monthly
deduction (principal+interest) should not exceed 50% of applicants
net
monthly income
- All FLEAP clients are
to provide school bill or admission letter as evidence
- Loan amount should
not be more than 75% of applicants Provident Fund (where
applicable)
- Account Holders
should have channeled their salary through UT Bank for at least six
(6)
months. Client should have been confirmed on the employment.
F. Target Group
Staff whose salaries go through Controller & Accountant Generals Department - C&AG
G. Benefits
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To guarantee a reliable and consistent stream of income flow at negligible default rate.
H. How to apply
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UT AUTO LOAN
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I. Introduction
If you (as an individual or business entity) identify a car of your choice, whether brand new or
used, UT Bank will help you to make your dream come true. Just make a decision and we will
help you bring it to your driveway in no time. The UT Auto Loan is designed to assist
individuals as well as corporate entities to purchase vehicles for either private or business
purposes.
J. Objectives.
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Assist customers to acquire means of transport either for personal use or for business
purposes
K. Features
- Loan
- 20%
- Repayment period
- Lending rate @ 4% per month & one off processing, transactional & administrative
fees of 3%
- Used vehicles
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- Special
1. Eligible Parties
Individuals
Sole proprietors/SMEs
Government Institutions
Companies/Societies/Associations etc.
M. Benefits
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1. Requirements
Individuals
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Evidence of ability to service the loan (Six (6) months current bank statement)
Application letter
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Board resolution
Evidence of ability to service the loan (Six (6) months current bank statement)
Please note that upon approval, vehicle will be registered in the name of UT Bank and a
spare key made available to same. Transfer of ownership will be effected on the clients
behalf after servicing the loan in full.
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