Tag: Account Opening
Are you trying to determine the benefits of an international bank account? Then, this article is for you. We’re going to dive straight in and cover the specific benefits that attract so many people to international banking. We’ll also explain why keeping at least some of your money outside your home country makes sense no […]
Anonymous bank accounts. Swiss numbered accounts. Secret bank accounts. They all mean the same thing. For over a century, the rich, powerful, and well connected have used anonymous bank accounts to do all sorts of things. Dictators, arms dealers, intelligence agencies, and cheating spouses used them too. Some wanted privacy. Others did it to avoid […]
Thirty minutes from Miami sits the Bahamas. 700 little islands, on the same timezone as New York. It’s dotted with bankers from old aristocratic families with wildly interesting backgrounds. People here understand the offshore world and they’ve seen everything. Need a trust? Want to buy a bank? Need to invest your nestegg? Or figure out […]
In this article, we’re going to talk you through the process of how to open an international bank account online. If you’ve tried to do this lately, you already know that it’s not an easy feat. Fewer banks are allowing online opening these days. And, the account opening requirements are getting stricter and more invasive. […]
When it comes to international banking, most people don’t think to open a bank account in Andorra. And for many, that’s a missed opportunity. Andorra is a tiny, landlocked microstate sandwiched between France and Spain. It’s known for skiing in the Pyrenees, cheap cigarettes, and low taxes. Duty-free shopping is a sport here. Literally, 11 […]
The internet is filled with rumors and misinformation. A popular claim? It’s “impossible” for US citizens to open offshore bank accounts. Well, that’s not true. There are over six million US citizens that live overseas. Millions of them have offshore bank accounts. Millions. So, why is the internet overflowing with horror stories about how difficult […]
Welcome to Liechtenstein, the biggest offshore banking hub you’ve never heard of. Liechtenstein is a tiny principality, sandwiched between Austria and Switzerland. It’s small. You can walk across it in two hours. And only 36,000 people live here. On National Day, the prince invites the entire country to his castle for a cocktail reception. Liechtenstein […]
Unfortunately, there is a lot of misinformation blinding anyone that wants to open a private bank account. This is especially true for anyone just getting started, that doesn’t know where to turn. So we’re going to discuss exactly what private bank accounts are, who qualifies, and how to get one. If you’re wondering whether you’re […]
If you’re looking to open a bank account in Europe as a non-resident, you’ve probably noticed that it’s getting increasingly difficult. And the reason is pretty simple: non-residents (especially those with no connection to the country that they intend to bank in) are considered to be “high-risk.” Regulators, governments, and bank compliance everywhere are waging war […]
When you’re busy globetrotting with a glamorous expat job, the last thing you want to worry about is how to open a bank account as an expat. But, as you already know, having an international bank account is critical to supporting your expat lifestyle. In today’s article, we’re going to help you navigate the tricky […]