Yes. If you can walk into a branch with your passport, any of them will let you open a bank account. I had one before I even had a social security number.
Just FYI: I was successful in doing this with Wells Fargo, but had problems with Chase. Some banks will hold 10-30% of your money for tax purposes prior to you having a SSN I believe.
I did it with both Wells Fargo and Chase. Moved to Chase because it has better online banking (didn't need physical presence to make a wire transfer, for example)
Thank you!
I will try it when I visit US. However, I don't have a plan to go to US in this and next year. I'm looking for an online banking solution. Do you have any idea about it? :D
Charles Schwab let’s you open a US bank online but you would have to provide proof of residence + social security number. Not sure of others if you are non-resident.
Yes. If you can walk into a branch with your passport, any of them will let you open a bank account. I had one before I even had a social security number.
Just FYI: I was successful in doing this with Wells Fargo, but had problems with Chase. Some banks will hold 10-30% of your money for tax purposes prior to you having a SSN I believe.
I did it with both Wells Fargo and Chase. Moved to Chase because it has better online banking (didn't need physical presence to make a wire transfer, for example)
Interesting, good to know. Revolut bank plans to open in the US in the next few months and I plan to move everything to them then.
Agree. Revolut looks interesting. I hope it will be available in Japan soon!
Thank you!
I will try it when I visit US. However, I don't have a plan to go to US in this and next year. I'm looking for an online banking solution. Do you have any idea about it? :D
Charles Schwab let’s you open a US bank online but you would have to provide proof of residence + social security number. Not sure of others if you are non-resident.
Yeah, Charles Schwab would be the ideal choice if i were eligible to open my account. Their service is best for digital nomads.