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Opening US Bank Account for Non-Resident

Discussion in 'Payment Processing' started by Toon-c, Sep 2, 2010.

  1. #1
    Hi ..

    How to Open US Bank Account for Non-Resident ?
    Is that possible ?

    If I know someone living in the US, will that be simpler ??

    Please enlighten me !!!

    Thanks ..
     
    Toon-c, Sep 2, 2010 IP
  2. jestep

    jestep Prominent Member

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    Because of some laws that were passed after 9/11, it's almost impossible to get a US bank account if you are not in the US. As far as I know, you must have a US social security card, and most banks have to actually see you before they will open up the account. It's possible to start a US based business as a non-resident, but once you get to the bank account, you run into the same problem as with trying to open one up personally.

    The best way would be to have a US business partner open up the account. You would have to be able to trust them, as they would be in full control of the bank account. Also, they would be liable for any problems with the account.
     
    jestep, Sep 2, 2010 IP
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    idev Member

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    its still easy as ever to open an US account.
     
    idev, Sep 7, 2010 IP
  4. freshdevelopment

    freshdevelopment Notable Member

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    If you are in the UK, take a look at Citibank. They offer a US Dollar currency current account. It is not a true US account but it allows you to deposit US dollar cheques, hold a balance in US dollars and withdraw money in the US (in US dollars of course).

    This will probably work for other countries as well.
     
    freshdevelopment, Sep 7, 2010 IP
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  5. Toon-c

    Toon-c Well-Known Member

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    No I'm in Tunisia ..
    But I know a Guy in the US .. I'll see what he can do ..

    Thanks for answering Rep+
     
    Toon-c, Sep 7, 2010 IP
  6. naveenagraj

    naveenagraj Peon

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    I am from india, is city bank can do same here...?
     
    naveenagraj, Sep 9, 2010 IP
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    ramandeepsingh89 Peon

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    No, I don't think they offer any such service here..
     
    ramandeepsingh89, Sep 10, 2010 IP
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    Alex789 Active Member

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    It is easy only if you are canadian or mexican. IMO
     
    Alex789, Sep 10, 2010 IP
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    gunners Peon

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    its not possible to open a bank account from internet, go try out you will only fail
     
    gunners, Sep 10, 2010 IP
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    Amoy Active Member

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    see if you can get a us partner
     
    Amoy, Sep 11, 2010 IP
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    Izonedig Member

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    Hi, I"m in Tunisia Too.
    You can't have real US Bank Account, but you can a virtual one, that will work with direct deposit.
    You simple go find a partner of Payoneer, like scriptlance or freelancer.com .
    Then when you get some money in your balance their, withdraw them to "payoneer mastercard debit card", they will redirect you to payoneer, you will have an US MasterCard + optionaly an US Bank Account.

    If you need more help pm me :)
     
    Izonedig, Sep 12, 2010 IP
  12. mlitop

    mlitop Peon

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    pls can you guide me?

     
    mlitop, Nov 25, 2010 IP
  13. Toon-c

    Toon-c Well-Known Member

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    I can now !

    Pm me !
     
    Toon-c, Nov 25, 2010 IP
  14. ahmadlucky

    ahmadlucky Well-Known Member

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    do you know that how we can get US bank account?
     
    ahmadlucky, Nov 25, 2010 IP
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    Imdadc Peon

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    There have many sites offering US bank account for non US resident, but as I think all of them are scam. Only an US citizen can open bank account here.

    Note: You can take help from a known person in US.
     
    Imdadc, Nov 26, 2010 IP
  16. Shafiq Kamal

    Shafiq Kamal Active Member

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    Shafiq Kamal, Nov 26, 2010 IP
  17. maruf22

    maruf22 Peon

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    i have used a virtual usa bank account once.it cost me $30.now i want real one too
     
    maruf22, Nov 27, 2010 IP
  18. ahmadlucky

    ahmadlucky Well-Known Member

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    for what purpose? just to verify paypal etc or for all purposes?
     
    ahmadlucky, Nov 27, 2010 IP
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    dpsubi1 Notable Member

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    why do you want to have US bank account ? If you know someone, why don't you ask them to open a account in their name and use it ?
     
    dpsubi1, Nov 27, 2010 IP
  20. maruf22

    maruf22 Peon

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    two purpose.paypal and debit card
     
    maruf22, Nov 27, 2010 IP