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Bank of America vs Citi bank for non residents

By Rohan Smith, 15 December, 2022

Bank of America review for non-residents without SSN

By Rohan Smith, 17 November, 2022
Bank
Bank of America
SSN Required?
For Residents
ITIN Required?
No
Can Apply Online?
With SSN
Summary

The Bank of America is the second-largest bank in the US and one of the top ten largest globally, Bank of America is a financial services titan that provides a wide assortment of retail, business, and investment banking services to over 66 million customers across the globe.

Features
  • Low monthly maintenance fees and minimum opening deposits.
  • Very familiar with opening accounts for foreigners.
  • Lots of international partner ATMs.
Cons
  • Monthly fee $4.95 - 3% Int'l card payment cost.
  • Relatively high foreign transaction fees.
Link
https://www.bankofamerica.com/

Citi bank review for non-residents without SSN

By Rohan Smith, 17 November, 2022
Bank
Citi bank
SSN Required?
Yes
ITIN Required?
No
Can Apply Online?
With SSN
Summary

Citi Bank is one of the largest Neobanks in the country, specializing in credit cards. Citi offers 13 types of cards, including free ones (no monthly fee). The Visa and Mastercard standards are accepted all around the world. Cash withdrawal is free from 65,000 ATMs. Citibank allows its clients to shop online and offline, and make international transfers. The mobile app features detailed analytics on the accounts and cards; as well as options for systematizing expenses. Also, the digital bank offers savings accounts at up to 1.01%.

Features
  • No minimum opening deposit.
  • Paperless statements option.
  • Unlimited reimbursement of non-Citi ATM fees.
  • No foreign exchange fee when using Citibank Debit Card abroad.
Cons
  • Does not provide a Multi-currency account.
  • Does not issue debit cards (pre-paid).
  • High-interest rate (APR) for most credit cards of the bank is rather high, up to 26.49%.
Link
https://online.citi.com/US/ag/banking/checking-account
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Hi I'm Rohan Smith, an internet entrepreneur who's been running online businesses and working remotely in the US from the Caribbean for over a decade.
I've learned how to operate a US incorporated business, open US bank accounts, & get credit cards without being a resident or citizen.
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