NEVIS INTERNATIONAL BANK & TRUST (“NIB&T”) is a leading banking institution with a deep British heritage, duly licensed in the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis, a prosperous British Commonwealth nation with a rich history: the home of Admiral Horatio Nelson in 1785 and the birthplace of America’s Founding Father Alexander Hamilton in 1755. NIB&T enjoys exceptional capital strength (CET1 ratio of nearly 100%), unparalleled safety of customer deposits, robust compliance, advanced anytime e-banking, and 24/7 customer support. The Bank offers comprehensive commercial banking and investment banking solutions to both local residents of St. Kitts and an extensive worldwide clientele. The Bank’s headquarters in Nevis occupy an exquisite and large commercial complex. Welcome to the “Customer First Global Bank.” Experience the distinction.
YOUR Prosperity, Our Commitment
NIB&T solidifies trust and loyalty with our worldwide clients through secure banking transactions, offers a wide range of financial products, and dedicated 24/7 customer support
CUSTOMER Privacy
The Bank is committed to preserving the security of its customer data, offering government-grade network security while maintaining fluid execution
Robust Compliance
NIB&T's comprehensive compliance programs (AML/KYC/CFT) were jointly implemented and updated through the Bank's multiyear collaboration with Kroll, the world's largest compliance adviser trusted by leading banks and governments worldwide
world-class staff
Invest in our employees: Growth, training, rigorous regulatory compliance and a strong diversity program (staff comes from nearly 10 countries), cultivating a corporate culture as a flagship financial institution
Global Business Banking
- Unparalleled Safety of Customer Deposits, Anytime Same-day Liquidity: Highly efficient business banking solutions in multiple currencies. The Bank accepts wire deposits (SWIFT Code: NIBTKNNE) and transfers of assets such as stocks, bonds, and other investment portfolios. Key Features: (1) 100% of the Bank's customer deposits in USD are placed in short term U.S. Treasury bills, guaranteeing complete safety of customer deposits dollar for dollar, providing anytime client access to liquidity; and (2) the Bank has a no-lending policy thus no customer deposits are ever exposed to any credit risk. NIB&T has a "fortress" balance sheet: The Bank's Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) capital ratio is nearly 100%, substantially higher than the tier 1 capital ratio under Basel III and the average tier 1 capital ratio of 13.34% (Q3/19) for all U.S. banks
- Bank Trust and Escrow Agent Services: The Bank opens segregated trust / escrow accounts for transaction parties such as bankers, attorneys and accountants. The Bank is a transparent and trusted neutral party performing within the terms set out in an escrow / trust agreement
- Scope of Trust & Escrow Services: The Bank safe-keeps clients' escrowed assets including cash, securities, property (including IPs), contracts, or other collateral. Client Profile: M&As, asset sales/divestitures, bankruptcies, restructurings, subscription escrows, real estate sale and leasebacks, royalty payments, SPACs, private placements and other instruments
- Global Asset Management: Seeking high returns from moderate-risk market activities, Bank-directed asset management programs across various investment styles, offering corporate finance advisory, cash management and business debit cards
- Letters of credit, bank comfort/reference letters, direct or third-party wire transfers
- E-banking 24/7: Customers can view their banking activities online at any time
Worldwide Personal & Private Banking
- Total Safety of Customer Deposits, Anytime Same-day Liquidity: The Bank offers a full range of personal and private banking products for family offices, wealth managers and individuals. NIB&T accepts wire deposits and customer transfers of their existing investment portfolios (the Bank does not accept deposits of cash or checks). Safe and Secure: (a) 100% of the Bank's client deposits in USD are placed only in short term U.S. Treasury bills, guaranteeing complete safety of customer deposits dollar for dollar; and (b) the Bank has a no-lending policy therefore the Bank or its customers are never exposed to any credit risk. NIB&T's CET1 capital ratio is nearly 100%. In comparison, JP Morgan's CET1 capital ratio was 14% (Q3/19).
- Services: NIB&T offers bank accounts and facilities deposits in multiple currencies (SWIFT Code: NIBTKNNE), accepting transfers of stocks, bonds, and other assets as deposits. The Bank also offers debit cards
- Investments and Brokerage: The Bank facilitates customer transactions in securities, private placements, and offers Bank-managed asset management services
- Citizenship by Investment Program (CIP or CBI): The St. Kitts & Nevis CIP or CBI program is ranked #1 in the world, surpassing identical immigration programs in the United States (EB-5), UK and other European countries, enabling approved citizens visa-free travel to nearly 160 countries. The Bank is a St. Kitts & Nevis government-approved International Marketing Agent authorized to introduce citizenship applications
- Anytime E-banking: Customer banking activities are available online 24/7
Global Trade Support
- The Bank supports clients engaged in global trade, facilitating importers, exporters and third-party service providers, introducing leads and expanding relationships among customers
- Bridge customer access to strategic relationships, introducing financing and opportunities for growth
- The Bank's Trust and Escrow Agent services provide customized banking support 24/7 on a global basis
Bank Leadership + British Heritage
Promise Delivered.
Integrity
Honor transparency and privacy with our large and expanding worldwide clientele
Professionalism
Deliver the most experienced and trusted banking services you and your families can count on
Respect
Respect our global workforce and listen attentively to our customers
Reliability
Offer efficient banking services 24/7 across multiple time zones in multiple languages
Care
Satisfy customer needs through the highest standard of customer care and precise execution
Accountability
Foster community development as a responsible global corporate citizen