GENERAL BANKING SERVICES

In addition to FGB’s unique banking products and services, we also offer an array of traditional banking solutions. The availability of each solution will vary, and they also attract fees and charges. Speak to your FGB representative for further details.

GlobalDirect

Just when you thought that your commercial bank could not give you more, First Global Bank is pleased to offer you GlobalDirect, the new, fast and convenient way for you to make Jamaican dollar payments.

Using electronic funds transfer, GlobalDirect makes payments on your behalf directly to the bank account of your payee. The transfer feature of this service eliminates your need to write cheques thereby minimizing your costs, saving your time and virtually eradicating the likelihood of cheque fraud.

This service is available to individuals or businesses that have a FGB current or savings account (in the case of individuals) or a FGB Corporate Money Market Chequing Account (in the case of businesses). Speak to your FGB representative about how you can start benefiting from the convenience that can be yours with GlobalDirect.

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Debit Card and Automated Banking Machine (ABM) facilities

Once you open an individual Jamaican dollar saving or chequing account, you will automatically receive your FGB Secure debit card. With your card, you will be able to gain convenient access to your money at any participating ABM machine island wide.

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Online Banking

First Global Bank makes your banking experience easier. Why bother to join long lines, when you can do most of your banking online from the comfort and privacy of your own home. Through our free online banking service you can do the following (subject to applicable conditions):

This facility also allows you to conveniently pay your FGB credit card and utility bills, for free.

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Foreign Exchange Trading

As one of the largest foreign exchange traders in Jamaica, FGB makes access to foreign exchange easy. You may purchase or sell any of the following currencies with us at very competitive rates: US dollars; Pound Sterling; Canadian dollars; or Euros. Ask us about any trading possibilities in any other currencies as well.

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Safety Deposit Boxes

Feel confident that your valuable items and documents are secure in your very own safety deposit box. Varying box sizes are available to suit your needs.

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Wire Transfers

International transfers to correspondent banks are easily made through FGB’s fast and efficient wire transfer service.

Get Wire Transfer Instructions here

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Drafts & Manager’s Cheques

Realize the convenience, safety and security of using the readily accepted draft or manager’s cheque. First Global Bank offers both of these facilities at a nominal cost to you.

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Traveller’s Cheques

Looking for a convenient and safe way to shop while you travel? FGB’s Traveller’s cheques give you the freedom to spend without the risk of traveling with cash.

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Certification of Balances

We provide the necessary documentation of your account(s) status whenever you need it.

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Safekeeping

Do you want to keep your parcels and articles of value safe for a particular period of time? First Global Bank understands and offers safekeeping that will give you piece of mind.

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Night Depository

Do not worry about missing the opportunity to deposit your company’s cash or cheque before the close of banking hours ever again. FGB now provides you with a convenient night depository facility. All deposits will be lodged in your pre-specified account during the next business day.

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Standing Orders

Eliminate having to remember one more regular payment that you need to make. Set up a convenient standing order with FGB and we will ensure that your payments are made to your designated recipient on time.

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