In the U.S., how can a non-citizen and non-resident open a bank account online?

Asked Jul 11, 2014· 1 answer ·Americas, Developed Markets, North America, United States

Faisal KhanAnswered Jul 11, 2014

If you're not physically present in the US, you cannot. There are no two ways about it.

If you are in the US, simply take your passport with a valid Visa on it, to almost any bank and opening the account would not be an issue at all. Pretty simple.

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