Wells Fargo vs Payoneer for non residents

By Rohan Smith, 15 December, 2022

Wells Fargo review for non-residents without SSN

Bank
Wells Fargo
SSN Required?
For Residents
ITIN Required?
No
Can Apply Online?
With SSN
Summary

Wells Fargo offers a large network of branches, many ATMs, and a variety of financial products. Monthly fees on basic bank accounts can be easily waived, but savings rates tend to be low. If you have a high enough balance across eligible accounts, you could receive upgrades on interest rates (but they’re still lower than the national average). Wells Fargo may be a good fit if you’re looking for a large network of branches and ATM access is important to you.

Features
  • Account: Everyday Checking.
  • US residence required: Yes (though not necessarily primary residence).
  • SSN/ITIN required: Only for US citizens.
  • No minimum daily balance required - Outgoing int'l wire cost: $30 plus an additional 4%-10% (depending on the currency)
Cons

  • Yields on certificates of deposit and savings accounts are low, like many big banks.

  • There is an out-of-network ATM fee of $2.50 for checking account customers.

  • The money market account has a steeper monthly fee if a specified balance isn’t maintained.

  • Wells Fargo still charges a $35 fee for over-drafting your account on most of its checking accounts.

Link
https://www.wellsfargo.com/checking/everyday/

Payoneer review for non-residents without SSN

Bank
Payoneer
SSN Required?
No
ITIN Required?
No
Can Apply Online?
Yes
Summary

Payoneer offers your business a multi-currency account to pay and get paid globally, as easily as you can locally. This all-in-one account gives you everything you need to get paid by your international clients and global marketplaces, pay your suppliers, and invest in growing your business.

Features
  • Global access.
  • Low fees.
  • Withdraw your earnings locally.
  • Pay your global suppliers. contractors and business expenses.
  • Licensed and regulated by multiple government regulators.
  • Get paid in multiple currencies.
Cons
  • High card transaction fees.
  • It adds a currency conversion charge of 2% for international transactions.
  • It also charges an annual fee for the usage of Mastercard.
Link
https://www.payoneer.com/solutions/payoneer-account/