FAQs
Pepele is TMB’s money transfer service that allows you to transfer funds quickly and efficiently within the DRC.
With Pepele you can send funds to and from any TMB branch for an all-in commission of just 930 CDF + 1% (excl-tax). Full terms and conditions available in TMB branches.
You can send or receive national and international money transfers either in branch or if you prefer online using our internet banking service. TMB SWIFT code is TRMSCD3L.
Your personal bank account will be opened immediately on receipt of photo identification and completed account opening form.
Business bank accounts take 48 hours to activate as we need to analyze certain related documents.
You can earn up to 7% interest on USD and EUR term deposits and up to 10% interest on CDF deposits.
No, there are no minimum or maximum limits.
No minimum deposit is required.
The process is quick and easy. Simply visit one of our branches with photo ID and fill-out an easy to complete form.
- Confidentiality – our systems and processes are world-class thus safeguarding your confidentiality;
- Professionalism – you will be banking with the Best Bank in the DRC;
- You can withdraw your funds for free – no other bank in the DRC allows you do this;
- TMB offers you by far the largest and most comprehensive bank branch network in the country;
- Benefit from access to TMB’s large range of keenly priced products and services.
- A more secure way of protecting your funds – storing cash at home is risky;
- Allows you to better manage your budget – helps with financial planning;
- Earn interest on your savings – let your money work for you.
If you do not have enough funds in your checking account at the time of the expenditure you could use your credit card – once you are sure that you can refund the balance at the end of the month.
At any TMB branch, TMB ATM or indeed any ATM around the world where you see a VISA or MasterCard sign.
If you use your TMB VISA credit or debit card then there are no withdrawal fees at any TMB ATM in the DRC.
- TMB Current Account;
- TMB Plus Account;
- TMB Salary Account;
- TMB Savings Account;
- TMB Term Deposit Account.
Simply visit one of our branches and meet with a member of our Credit Department.
You will need to supply certain documents when applying for a loan:
Salary Loans:
- Proof that your salary is domiciled at TMB (e.g. account statement);
- Certificate of employment from your employer.
Personal Loans:
- Proof of monthly income.
Business/Corporate Loan:
- Accounts / financial statements;
- Company registration document;
- If applicable, copies of bank account statements from third party banks.
You will be contacted about your application within 72 hours of first submitting it.
Any adult in paid employment or with an income generating investment.
- Current accounts with overdraft facilities;
- Salary loans – these allow limited borrowing against your salary;
- Personal loans;
- Business and corporate loans.
A debit card allows you immediate access to funds in your current account.
A credit card is a card that allows the use of funds on the basis of a limit that you set beforehand irrespective of the balance on your current account. Since the reimbursement of charges on a credit card is some time after the relevant transaction we can consider the amount charged to be a form of a loan.
You can pay for goods with available funds from your current account without the security risk of carrying cash.
Simply fill out the relevant application form in any our branches, whilst indicating the type of card you would like and the limit you need. Our branch staff will be happy to guide you through the process.
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Consult our bank branch network here
| What are the opening hours of TMB branches? | ||
|---|---|---|
| Monday to Friday: | 08h00 – 16h00 | |
| Saturday: | 08h00 – 12h00 | |
| Sunday *: | 08h00 – 16h00 | |
| * Hasson & Frere Gombe, and Limete Hasson & Frere branches only. | ||
Pepele Mobile is our highly innovative mobile money service designed specifically for the needs of the Congo. In a first for the country, the service can be used on any type of mobile phone and on every mobile network. Customers may use the service to complete a range of banking activities, including withdrawing cash (including at TMB ATMs), making deposits on their bank account, transferring funds and making payments in shops, restaurants and at other commercial establishments.
Pepele Mobile allows anyone to manage their money with the simple action of a phone call, in any one of the five official languages of the Congo. The service is powered by cutting edge, fully secure technology.
