Say Yes to a VM Bridal
Registry Account!

A wedding is an exciting and life-changing experience. Set the stage for a successful financial life together with a VM Bridal Registry Account.

Get Financial Support for Your Future

Whether you’re courting and thinking of getting married, or engaged couples wishing to establish a home savings plan – we are here to support you!

Minimum $1,000

to Open an Account

JM$, CDN$, UK£ or US$

Deposits Accepted

16 Locations

Available Islandwide

Turn Your Gifts into Goals

The wedding of your dreams is just the start of life together. A major component of lasting marriages is proper financial planning. Opening a VM Bridal Registry account is the ideal way to have friends and family contribute to laying a solid foundation for your future. Our elegantly designed bridal registry cards add that sophisticated touch to your invitation package and make it easy for your loved ones to gift you and yours. Are you ready for your own bridal registry account? If you are new to VM, you can simply open your savings account and be on your way.

3 Simple Steps to Start Your Bridal Registry

By opening a Bridal Registry Account, you are laying the foundation for the future you desire. Here are the first steps to helping you meet your financial goals, and start your marriage off right!

Open your account by simply providing a valid form of identification, proof of address and income and you are well on your way. If you are already a Member, just register below and we’ll get you started.

We will provide registry cards with your account details to be added to the invitations for your wedding guests. Just tell us how many you need and you’ve got it!

Sit back and watch the gifts roll in to help you meet your goals.

All You Need to Get Started

A wedding is a special union that transforms your everyday. Let VM support your big moment

Completed Forms
● Completed Auto Loan Application Form

● C87 Form (for new and imported pre-owned vehicles)
Certifying Documents
● Signed Credit Bureau Authorisation to Release Information form

● Valid certificate of fitness and motor vehicle registration (for pre-owned vehicles only)

● Duty concession letter*

● Trade Board’s written permission*

*These documents are required where a duty concession is being given.
Reports and Invoices
● Credit report

● Valuation report from an approved valuator, not older than 6 months (for pre-owned vehicles only)

● Pro-forma invoice
Proof Identification
● Valid Government-issued photo ID*
   – Driver’s licence OR
   – Passport OR
   – Voter ID

*Note: At least one applicant is required to have a driver’s licence.

● Tax Registration Number
Proof of Income and Deposit
● Income verification
   – Job letter
   – Last 3 months’ pay slips

● Salary bank statements for three months

● Proof of deposit

If you are a VM account holder, simple visit your branch, if you are just joining us, you can simply open your savings account and you are on your way.

Reach Out to Us Today!

Sign up below to start your Bridal Registry. Not a VM member? No problem! Simply open an account online to get started.

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Open Your VMBS Account

Activating your bank account has never been easier. Navigate to our online Onboarding Portal to begin the journey of transforming your everyday.

Documents Required for Opening a Public Entities Account

 

  1. Copy of the Trust Deed and Rules

  2. Organization Tax ID Number (TIN)  (if available)

  3. Tax exemption from TAJ (where applicable)

  4. All trustees must sign all documents/authorities unless we have written instructions stating how many persons can execute transactions/instructions

  5. Trustee ratification to open account with VMBS

  6. List of Authorized Signers and specimen signatures

  7. Name, address and telephone number of Directors and Majority Shareholders on the account

  8. ID & TRN for directors, majority Shareholders and authorized signers on the account.

  9. SSN is to be declared for US persons for FATCA purposes

  10. Proof of Address for Trustee, authorized signatories, and Directors

  11. Source of Funds information – confirmation of source of funds being used to open the account as well as source of future investments or deposits.

Documents Required for Opening a Corporation Account

  1. Certificate of Incorporation or Certificate of Registration.
  2. Articles of Incorporation.
  3. Articles and Memorandum of Association.
  4. Directors’ Resolution.
  5. Taxpayer ID e.g. Tax Registration Number for business.
  6. Valid Tax Compliance Certificate (TCC)
  7. Proof of earnings/funds for the business i.e. current financial statements (audited).
  8. Valid License or Certificate to operate the business (where the main line of business is one that falls within the purview of a regulatory body)
  9. List of signing officers and specimen signatures for each
  10. Confirmation/Notice of Director and Secretary.
  11. Name, Address and telephone number of directors and Beneficial Shareholders.
  12. ID and TRN for majority shareholders, directors and authorized signing officers
  13. Certificate of Good Standing. (This should be from the relevant regulatory authority).
  14. Group structure (if part of a Group)

Documents Required for Opening a Sole Trader Account

  1. Valid Certificate of Registration of Business Name.
  2. Taxpayer ID e.g. Tax Registration Number for business.
  3. Proof of earnings/funds for the business i.e. current financial statements (audited or in-house). Where the sole trader is in business over 2 years, with an annual income above $15 million, a Financial Statement by a registered public accountant is required. Where the sole trader earns above $425 million per annum and in business over 2 years, audited financials are required.
  4. Valid Tax Compliance Certificate (TCC).
  5. Valid License or Certificate to operate the business (where the main line of business is one that falls within the purview of a regulatory body)
  6. Letter of Good Standing.

Forms Required for Opening a Sole Trader Account

  • Business Information and Account Application Form.
  • Account Signing Authority Form.
  • Member Information Form (MIF).
  • Reference Forms (if signing officer is unable to provide telephone references).
  • Address Verification Form (if signing officer is unable to provide another form of proof of address).
  • Income Statement and Questionnaire for Self-employed (as applicable).
  • Electronic Communication Indemnity Form (if email address is provided).
  • FATCA and CRS Self-Certification Form.
  • Signature Card.
  • Bearer Indemnity Form (as applicable)

Alternative Documents for Opening a Sole Trader Account

Where the business owner is self-employed and financial statements are not presented, the Income Statement and Questionnaire for Self-Employed Form must be completed along with any TWO of the following documents HERE.

  • Where the business owner is self-employed and financial statements are not presented, the Income Statement and Questionnaire for Self-Employed Form must be completed along with any TWO of the following provided:
  • Cash flow projections for the next two (2) years.
  • Reference letter from another bank, copy of bank statement or passbook. 
  • Purchase order from two main customers (issued within two months of the date of application).
  • Receipt for supplies purchased for the business.
  • Import licenses, invoices for goods or services sold within the last three months.
  • Written customer testimonial from two main customers.
  • Copy of any government-issued permit or license (e.g., food handlers permit, vending permit, taxi permit, etc.).
  • Proof of membership in area of trade or professional association (e.g., letter from the President, Treasurer or Secretary).
  • PayPal, other online earning platforms, and contract agreement on company letterhead for contracted persons, etc.

Documents Required for Opening a Small Business Account

  1. Valid Certificate of Registration of Business Name.
  2. Taxpayer ID e.g. Tax Registration Number for business.
  3. Proof of earnings/funds for the business i.e. current financial statements (audited or in-house). Where the sole trader is in business over 2 years, with an annual income above $15 million, a Financial Statement by a registered public accountant is required. Where the sole trader earns above $425 million per annum and in business over 2 years, audited financials are required.
  4. Valid Tax Compliance Certificate (TCC).
  5. Valid License or Certificate to operate the business (where the main line of business is one that falls within the purview of a regulatory body)
  6. Letter of Good Standing.

Forms Required for Opening a Small Business Account

Standard KYC internal forms listed below must be completed:

  • Business Information and Account Application Form.
  • Account Signing Authority Forms.
  • Member Information Forms (MIF).
  • Reference Forms (if signing officer is unable to provide telephone references).
  • Address Verification Forms (if signing officer is unable to provide another form of proof of address).
  • Income Statement and Questionnaire for Self-employed (as applicable).
  • Electronic Communication Indemnity Forms (if email address is provided).
  • FATCA and CRS Self-Certification Forms.
  • Signature Cards.
  • Bearer Indemnity Form (as applicable)

Additional Documents for Opening a Partnership Account

Partnerships must also submit the following documents:

  • Partnership Agreement/Deed (as applicable).
  • Statement from managing partners giving names and addresses of officers and partners.

Forms Required for Opening a Corporation Account

Standard KYC internal forms listed below must be completed:

  • Business Information and Account Application Form.
  • Account Signing Authority Forms.
  • Member Information Forms (MIF).
  • Reference Forms (if signing officer is unable to provide telephone references).
  • Address Verification Forms (if signing officer is unable to provide another form of proof of address).
  • Income Statement and Questionnaire for Self-employed (as applicable).
  • Electronic Communication Indemnity Forms (if email address is provided).
  • FATCA and CRS Self-Certification Forms.
  • Signature Cards.
  • Bearer Indemnity Form (as applicable)

Documents Required for Opening a Public Entities Account

  1. Letter from Ministry of Finance – authorizing the establishment of the business relationship
  2. Tax Compliance Certification (TCC) (if available), if entity does not pay tax, letter from MOF stating same.
  3. Organization Tax ID Number (TIN) (if available)
  4. Statute governing the formation of the entity
  5. List of Authorized Signers and specimen signatures
  6. Name, address and telephone number of Directors and Majority Shareholder on the account
  7. ID & TIN for directors, majority Shareholders and authorized signers on the account.
  8. SSN is to be declared for US persons for FATCA purposes
  9. Proof of Address for the public body
  10. Source of Funds information – confirmation of source of funds being used to open the account as well as the source of future investments or deposits.
  11. Audited Financials

Additional Documents for Opening a Corporation Account

Partnerships must also submit the following documents:

  • Partnership Agreement/Deed (as applicable).
  • Statement from managing partners giving names and addresses of officers and partners.

Documents Required for Opening a Club or Civic Association Account

  1. Rules or Charter of Club or Association.
  2. Resolution from the executive authorizing the opening of the account.
  3. Minutes of meeting.
  4. Taxpayer ID e.g., Tax Registration Number for Clubs and Associations, or Statutory Declaration (see Clubs and Associations Account Application Form).

Forms Required for Opening a Small Business Account

  • Clubs and Associations Account Application Form.
  • Account Signing Authority Forms.
  • Member Information Forms (MIF).
  • Reference Forms (if signing officer is unable to provide telephone references).
  • Address Verification Forms (if signing officer is unable to provide another form of proof of address).
  • Income Statement and Questionnaire for Self- employed (as applicable).
  • Electronic Communication Indemnity Forms (if email address is provided).
  • FATCA and CRS Self-Certification Forms.
  • Signature Cards.
  • Bearer Indemnity Form (as applicable)

 

*Note: Where the club or association is not required to have a Taxpayer Identification Number and has presented their charter, the Statutory Declaration section should be completed on the Clubs and Associations Account Application Form.

Documents Required for Opening a Church Account

  1. Rules or Charter of Club or Association.
  2. Resolution from the executive authorizing the opening of the account.
  3. Minutes of meeting.
  4. Taxpayer ID e.g., Tax Registration Number for Clubs and Associations, or Statutory Declaration (see Clubs and Associations Account Application Form).

Documents Required for Opening a Charity Account

  1. Name of the Charity – as registered with the Companies Office and the Department of Cooperatives and Friendly Societies
  2. Copy of approval from the Ministry of Finance that the organization has been granted status as a charity
  3. Articles of Incorporation
  4. Organization Tax ID Number (TIN)  (if available)
  5. Name, address and telephone number of Directors and Majority Shareholder on the account
  6. ID & TIN for directors, majority Shareholders and authorized signers on the account.
  7. SSN is to be declared for US persons for FATCA purposes
  8. Proof of Address for the organization, authorized signers and Directors
  9. Source of Funds information – confirmation of source of funds being used to open the account as well as source of future investments or deposits

Documents Required for Opening a Government School Account

  1. Resolution from the school’s Board of Management – authorizing the establishment of the business relationship and relevant signing instructions on account
  2. The Scheme for public educational institution (contains constitution, powers and duties of the Board)
  3. Organization Tax ID Number (TIN) (if available)
  4. Tax Compliance Certification (TCC) (if available)
  5. List of Authorized Signers and specimen signatures
  6. Name, address and telephone number of Directors and Majority Shareholder on the account
  7. ID & TIN for directors, majority Shareholders and authorized signers on the account.
  8. SSN is to be declared for US persons for FATCA purposes
  9. Proof of Address for the school, authorized signers and Directors
  10. Source of Funds information – confirmation of source of funds being used to open the account as well as source of future investments or deposits.

Documents Required for Opening a Private School Account

  1. Documents evidencing that the independent school is registered (from the Ministry of Education)
  2. If the school is incorporated – Documents required for a company should be presented
  3. If not incorporated – indicate the legal entity or the proprietor of the school. (Proprietor of the school is listed in the application for the registration as an independent school).
  4. Resolution from the school’s Board of Management – authorizing the establishment of the business relationship and relevant signing instructions on account
  5. Organization Tax ID Number (TIN) (if available)
  6. Tax Compliance Certification (TCC)
  7. List of Authorized Signers and specimen signatures
  8. Name, address and telephone number of Directors and Majority Shareholder on the account
  9. ID & TIN for directors, majority Shareholders and authorized signers on the account.
  10. SSN is to be declared for US persons for FATCA purposes
  11. Proof of Address for the school, authorized signatories, and Directors
  12. Source of Funds information – confirmation

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