??? Can a non-US resident open US bank account from abroad ???

[mikaelian]

Dear FK mambers,

I would be very much obliged to you for your advises concerning the following question:

Can a non-US resident (withiut a social security number, etc.) open a US bank account on-line from abroad? Can he controll that account on-line?

Thank you very much in advance for your help,

Vahagn

[mikaelian]

Dear Flasgkit members,

was that a very complicated question? Nobody has an advice or a hint what to do?

I know that many Flashkitters are non-US residents!

Thank you

Vahagn

[JabezStone]

mikaelian,

I was just about to go online, search in Yahoo for a US bank, call them and then ask if a non-US citizen could register an account with them...

...and then I said to myself, "If I can do this research, so can he!"

That's why I haven't responded with an answer. I suggest you call one up and ask.

Regards,
Jabez

[mikaelian]

Originally posted by JabezStone
mikaelian,

I was just about to go online, search in Yahoo for a US bank, call them and then ask if a non-US citizen could register an account with them...

...and then I said to myself, "If I can do this research, so can he!"

That's why I haven't responded with an answer. I suggest you call one up and ask.

Regards,
Jabez

Thank you very much for your answer.

> I suggest you call one up and ask.

I have contacted a few US banks asking of info. They, however, keep talking of a social security number, etc.

If you find relevent intro, >>>PLEASE<<< don't forget to post it here. Thank you very much in advance.

I, too, will post here the info I find.
So far I have found a company that promises to help to open an account. But their service is not free. They ask $360 for their efforts...

Thank you for further infos...

Vahagn

[katfinancial]

Yes,

Check out Wells Fargo http://www.wellsfargo.com they will send you a pack of forms which you sign and send back....

They are also one of the best online banks..

Simple really...

KAT Financial

[mikaelian]

Originally posted by katfinancial
Yes,

Check out Wells Fargo http://www.wellsfargo.com they will send you a pack of forms which you sign and send back....

They are also one of the best online banks..

Simple really...

KAT Financial

Dear KATFinancial,

I visited the site. Are you sure they open on-line accounts for non-US residents (so for the people without a social security number), too?

Thank you very much in advance.

Vahagn

[OliverHausler]

Some banks will do it without your social security number. But why do you need a US bank account. International transfers only cost about 20 dollars each.

[mikaelian]

Originally posted by OliverHausler
Some banks will do it without your social security number. But why do you need a US bank account. International transfers only cost about 20 dollars each.

Right question!

20 dollars are not a problem. However, many of my US clients have very very little understanding HOW to make an international transfer. So for them it is a much simpler solution to find another flashmaker (with a US account number) rather than to deal with me and to have problems with banks...

So if sombody has relevant information on how to open a US account from abroad, I would be very much obliged for info.

Thank you.

Vahagn