Tag: Europe
The best online bank accounts in Europe offer an attractive path for foreigner non-residents to access EU banking. In fact, if you’re struggling to open with a traditional European bank, opening with an online bank may be your only option. But, unless you have the right information, know each platform’s shortcomings, and understand their opening […]
Banks in Malta tend to attract foreigners and business owners seeking quasi-offshore accounts. Unfortunately, banks in Malta are difficult to access, frustrating to deal with, and are only suitable for certain client groups. But, for some, they can offer value. And, for everyone else, there are plenty of alternatives to choose from. Accessing Banks in […]
If you want to open a bank account in Poland, you’re in luck… it’s 100% possible. But, you’d better have a cousin in Warsaw or know how to speak Polish. Otherwise, you might be struggling to get past “hello”. That said, if you can get your foot in the door, a bank account in Poland […]
SEPA compliant banks (banks in the Single Euro Payments Area) are interesting for non-residents who travel or do business in the EU. But, not all European banks are SEPA compliant. So, before you start applying, you need to know how to find and open accounts with SEPA compliant banks. SEPA Compliant Banks SEPA compliant banks […]
Virtual IBAN providers offer a valuable service to businesses and individuals in need of fast, low-cost transfers and multi-currency accounts. But, not all virtual IBAN providers are created equal (or worth using). So, before choosing which virtual IBAN providers you’re going to open accounts with, make sure you review the challenges, opportunities, and common mistakes […]
SEPA countries belong to one of the most powerful international banking networks globally, the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA). As you’ll see, the list of SEPA countries includes some of the most popular countries for bank account opening from across Europe. And, as we’ll discuss below, there are a few secret offshore jurisdictions that also […]
Opening a Monaco bank account is a status symbol, reserved for the super-wealthy. After all, banking here isn’t like banking in other countries. Monaco banks aren’t used for transactional day-to-day banking. They specialize in private banking and helping you find creative ways to make more money. Opening a bank account in Monaco can be done […]
When it comes to banking in the European Union, most people don’t consider opening an Irish bank account as a non-resident. Instead, they typically look elsewhere in Europe, consider inferior jurisdictions, and open with lower quality banks. Irish bank accounts for non-resident clients offer a full suite of services, English customer support, and remote account […]
Opening an online bank account in France as a non-resident, a “compte non-resident,” can be notoriously difficult. From complicated document requirements to discrimination against non-French speakers (and non-residents), challenges abound. But the real question is whether you actually need an account in France at all… and if your answer to that question is yes… then […]
Account opening requirements for non-residents at European banks are changing. In fact, there are brand new requirements that didn’t even exist 2 to 3 years ago. You used to be able to open an account by simply showing up and having a semi-justifiable reason for wanting a bank account. Today, you’ll be hard-pressed to find […]