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Offshore Bank Accounts - Why Cosmo?

Because they are FREE…


Arranging your finances is tricky and while most crew will have bank accounts in their home countries, offshore accounts have proven to be a must! Cosmo Crew with Offices in Marina Baie Des Anges have teamed up with Standard Bank to help provide access to Offshore Bank Accounts & Debit Cards for all our Yacht Crew.


Standard Bank are a leading provider of Yacht Crew Offshore Bank Accounts and have offices in Jersey, the Isle of Man and Mauritius. They provide a range of services for the personal, professional and corporate client, including banking, fiduciary and corporate services, stock-broking, asset management and offshore fund management.

To apply for an Offshore Bank Account Yacht Crew must:

  • Be employed onboard a Yacht
  • Submit a completed 'Personal Application Form'
  • Submit a 'Letter of Employment' from your Captain / Management Company
  • Submit 'Proof of Home Address' in the form of an old Bank Letter/Utility Bill
  • Submit a 'Notarized Copy of Passport'

Why Standard Bank Offshore?

  • Lowest account charges
  • Quickest turnaround to open account
  • Lowest minimum annual balance required
  • Up to 12 months allowed before minimum annual balance is required
  • Standard are still a strong Independent Bank, unlike other offshore institutions
  • Increased debit card daily cash withdrawal limits (€900 / $900 / £600)
  • The security and confidentiality which the premier offshore jurisdictions offer
  • There are no exchange control restrictions. This allows you to move assets freely and without formality

If You or any of your Yacht Crew friends are in need of an Offshore Bank Accounts & Debit Cards then please Contact Us