Tag: Non-Resident
Want to open a bank account in Ukraine? Most people don’t. Most locals go to great lengths to avoid banking in Ukraine. In fact, Ukrainians with the wealth and means, park their cash outside of the country. In short, banking in Ukraine can be one hell of a rollercoaster ride. So why would we even […]
Ever try opening a Lithuanian bank account as a non-resident? Spoiler alert: You probably already have one. Have a Revolut account? Then, congratulations– you’re banking in Lithuania. Until recently, Lithuania was just a smudge on the banking map. But, almost overnight, it became a non-resident banking powerhouse. While everyone was obsessing over Transferwise and Brexit, […]
Before 2016, it was a breeze to open a non-resident bank account in Bulgaria. You could show up at the bank with a passport and have an account in under an hour. But times have changed… Now, banks have new rules in place that make non-resident account opening much more difficult. On top of that, […]
Ever tried to open a bank account in Hungary? Picture this… You walk into a bank branch in Budapest. After talking with 7 employees in broken Hungarian, you find an employee that speaks functional English… his name might be Zoltán. You tell Zoltán, your new Hungarian banker, “I want to apply for a basic savings […]
There’s a lot of confusion over how to open a Polish bank account for non-residents these days. In fact, many foreigners are getting rejected from Polish banks unnecessarily because they don’t have the right information, know which branches to target, and aren’t sure who to contact. In other words, most people are flying blind when […]
Ever considered a Vanuatu bank account? Most haven’t. But, in certain situations and for certain people, Vanuatu bank accounts are highly sought after. For others, it’s the opposite. In this article, we’re going to explore the Vanuatu banking scene, the pros and cons, what to watch out for, and how you can take advantage of […]
Isle of Man bank accounts seems to be enjoying a surge in popularity and for good reason. This tiny island in the middle of the Irish Sea has established itself as a stable and transparent financial center with a lot to offer non-residents and corporates. In fact, it’s now a favorite banking destination for third-country […]
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 […]