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Wells Fargo vs Relay for non residents

By Rohan Smith, 15 December, 2022

Wells Fargo review for non-residents without SSN

By Rohan Smith, 17 November, 2022
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/

Relay review for non-residents without SSN

By Rohan Smith, 17 November, 2022
Bank
Relay
SSN Required?
No
ITIN Required?
No
Can Apply Online?
With EIN
Summary

Relay is powerful (and free) business banking designed to help grow your business. This free online business account is a good fit for companies that want to integrate their banking and cash management services.

Features
  • No monthly fees or minimum balance requirements.
  • No overdraft fees, unlimited transactions, and free incoming wire transfers.
  • Business owners can have up to 20 business checking accounts and 50 Mastercard® debit cards (virtual or physical).
  • Ability to set transaction and withdrawal limits on employee debit cards.
Cons
  • Cannot deposit cash or order checks.
  • Long hold time for deposited checks (up to 6-7 business days).
Link
https://relayfi.com/
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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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