WILLEMSTAD - According to Banco di Caribe, the banking world has been going through a digitization process for some time, with a lot of attention for fast, affordable, and environmentally friendly services. Banco di Caribe also follows this trend closely and offers more and more digital options, such as online transactions and requests for its products and services.
In line with this and to also save the environment, the bank has decided to stop the offer of all personal and business checks as of 1 August 2021. The checks that are now in circulation can be cashed until 29 October 2021 at the latest. From November 1, 2021, all Banco di Caribe checks on Bonaire, Curaçao and St. Maarten will be a thing of the past.
Banco di Caribe states: "Technology does not stand still and the necessary changes are also taking place in the financial sector. Paper is being replaced by electronic messages, which should make life easier for the customer in an ever-developing world."
Banco di Caribe also continues to modernize and has for some time now offered digital platforms to make online transactions without a physical visit to one of its branches. "Checks have become a redundant and relatively expensive means of payment, for which other and more affordable alternatives are offered." With BdC Online, customers can transfer money, activate and block debit cards, view their balance and much more. In addition, all these transactions can also be performed via the BdC Mobile App on a smartphone.
Customers who still have checks in their possession or who have already used them should take into account that they can be cashed no later than October 29, 2021. From November 1, 2021, Banco di Caribe will no longer accept checks. The banks recommends that all check holders cash all checks and switch to BdC Online as soon as possible. If these customers do not yet have BdC Online, they can request one via the website www.bancodicaribe.com in order to use the digital options as soon as possible.