Tag: Residency
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 […]
If you want to open a bank account in Vietnam, you better have a good reason. Banking here can be insanely expensive. Not to mention extremely difficult to open accounts unless you’ve got the right visa. And, it’s not a great sign that wealthy Vietnamese are looking to open accounts elsewhere. Not to mention, tough […]
Banks in Puerto Rico are often perceived to be an “easier-to-access” option than those in the mainland USA. For many, the view is that banks in Puerto Rico offer all the benefits but require jumping through fewer hoops than their US counterparts. And, while that can sometimes be true, it’s not always the case. Overview […]
One of the most common questions we receive is “what do you need to open a bank account in the UK”? And, it’s no surprise. The UK is one of the biggest and most stable economies in the world and London is the biggest European financial center. So it only makes sense that anyone interested in […]
If you’re looking for a bank account as an expat, you’ve probably come across the UK as a popular option. And, for good reason. Several UK banks are commonly used by expats when looking for “third country” bank accounts. UK bank accounts for expats include current accounts, savings accounts, seafarer accounts, premier accounts, and wealth […]
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 […]
In this article, we’re taking a detour from traditional banking to help you find and open the best international digital bank account. Now, we’re not the biggest fans of digital banks and EMIs. But, it’s not because we dislike innovation or have some weird obsession with traditional banking. Instead, we have concerns over security, financial […]
Every now and then, we come across a particularly challenging banking topic, and understanding how to open a bank account in the Netherlands falls into that category. In fact, if you don’t speak Dutch, don’t have a BSN (a local tax ID), and you’re a non-resident… get ready to join the thousands of people that […]
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 […]