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Wells Fargo vs Wise 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/

Wise review for non-residents without SSN

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

Wise isn't a bank in the US but a money transfer operator that's well-known for offering some of the cheapest international transfers globally. However, in addition to money transfers, Wise also offers a Multi-Currency Account, a low-cost foreign currency spending account, and a Visa debit card.

Features

Even without a US residence, the Wise Account gives you US checking details.

  • A debit card to spend in 50+ currencies, including US dollars.
  • You can use this account to get paid by employers in US dollars. - Send money domestically within the US.
  • The Wise debit card is accepted worldwide.
  • Local bank details are not just in the US, but also in the UK, EU, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Romania, Canada, and Hungary.
Cons
  • The fee to receive wire transfers (domestic and international) is $7.50 per transaction.
  • Incoming payments can only be in US dollars, no other currency will be accepted.
  • Incoming domestic transfers take 2 to 3 working days to arrive in the account, while international transfers take 4 to 5 days.
  • You can't yet set up a direct debit.
Link
Apply Now!
Neobank?
Yes
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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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