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Would I be able to open bank account in US as a Canadian citizen? What would I need to have in order to open one ?
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For Canadian citizens to open a US bank account in the United States, all you need are two pieces of identification. You do not need a US mailing address to open a bank account.
Two pieces of ID, driver’s license and passport.
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You should look into opening a bank account with a credit card that can give you cashback offers. With all the purchases I make, I can get anywhere from 3-6K back a year.
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Yeah but your a High Roller AmazonStealth!
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Originally Posted by MM78 Yeah but your a High Roller AmazonStealth! | Depending on the bank you are with, where you make purchases, and when you can cash in on cashback. I would say if you are a general online seller you should at least be getting back $500ish a year with some online credit cards. Just make sure to pay them off. Most people just dont understand the concept of credit cards.
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Originally Posted by MM78 For Canadian citizens to open a US bank account in the United States, all you need are two pieces of identification. You do not need a US mailing address to open a bank account.
Two pieces of ID, driver’s license and passport. | My question would be this ... Can I open bank account without being psychically there. For example... Sending my photo id and passport via fax or email?
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don't know. why not ask the banks?
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Originally Posted by stanislav My question would be this ... Can I open bank account without being psychically there. For example... Sending my photo id and passport via fax or email? | Have you also looked at your own Canadian banks that have US facilities?
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Originally Posted by GreenBean™ Have you also looked at your own Canadian banks that have US facilities?
Options exist | I am not exactly sure what you mean by US facilities. Hmmm. For example ... I had TD canada Trust. Great bank ... Though they charge a lot of fees. Anyways I was thinkng if I could open one in USA because I know they also have TD in US.
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Yeah obviously if I could ask the banks on the weekend I wouldn't be asking you MM78 LOL! Why ask anything for that matter if you can call and ask yourself. Come on man... This is why we are all here. To exchange information. Otherwise what is the point to ask anything if you aren't going to get any help |
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Have you said WHAT banks you are considering using ? NO
Have you said WHY? NO
Now you tell us off for not being able to give you replies to your demands.
You get a fair go with all your questions.
Stop misbehaving
To make you quiet for a bit, some banks may accept online applications, some may not.
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Originally Posted by GreenBean™ Have you said WHAT banks you are considering using ? NO
Have you said WHY? NO
Now you tell us off for not being able to give you replies to your demands.
You get a fair go with all your questions.
Stop misbehaving
To make you quiet for a bit, some banks may accept online applications, some may not.
Look...... a reply | LOL! @ GreenBean You are so combative
But I did not tell him off. You are making it look worse than it is
Well I am going to try TD bank in US and also maybe harris bank |
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Originally Posted by stanislav My question would be this ... Can I open bank account without being psychically there. For example... Sending my photo id and passport via fax or email? | Not possible, you must show up to a physical branch
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Originally Posted by BiN4RY Not possible, you must show up to a physical branch | See! That's a good answer! It means that I will have to dress up like a robber , go to US bank and ask them to open a bank account.
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Originally Posted by stanislav See! That's a good answer! It means that I will have to dress up like a robber , go to US bank and ask them to open a bank account. | Your 1st problem will be getting across the border then
Check the Canadian banks. You may be able to get a USA account without leaving Canada. | The Following User Says Thank You to GreenBean For This Useful Post: | |
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Originally Posted by GreenBean™ Your 1st problem will be getting across the border then
Check the Canadian banks. You may be able to get a USA account without leaving Canada. | See! That's another good answer! A contradicting one non the less but still better than Binary's |
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Originally Posted by stanislav See! That's another good answer! A contradicting one non the less but still better than Binary's | Should I ask what the Stanislav plan is?
Or read between the lines?
You've run out of Canadian banks & need go to the USA?
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Originally Posted by GreenBean™ Should I ask what the Stanislav plan is?
Or read between the lines?
You've run out of Canadian banks & need go to the USA?
Or you are going to sell on ebay.com & are taking the necessary steps? | I haven't run out of Canadian banks but I am always looking for another way to increase my checking accounts. US has a lot of banks, much more than we have here in Canada. I am still going to be using Canadian PayPal to add US checking account |
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Originally Posted by stanislav Ladies and gentleman,
Would I be able to open bank account in US as a Canadian citizen? What would I need to have in order to open one ?
Thank you! | You may want to try Royal Bank of Canada I know they have a branch in the states. Georgia to be exact. The US branches are named RBC Bank.
I am not sure what the rules are now please give them a call to make sure.
In the past you can open a US account directly at the Royal Bank of Canada.
Here is their link and hope this helps. RBC Bank - Online Banking & Bill Pay | The Following User Says Thank You to fineart For This Useful Post: | |
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Originally Posted by stanislav Ladies and gentleman,
Would I be able to open bank account in US as a Canadian citizen? What would I need to have in order to open one ?
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Also try this quide pretty useful and valuable info with a list of banks Best US Dollar Bank Accounts for Canadians | Dan Matan* |
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Originally Posted by fineart | This is irrelevant, most of these banks cannot receive direct deposits as USD from Paypal because they don't have US divisions.
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