alocacoc Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 My broker in the US offers free international Bank wires, but not longer to Thailand at all. I could transfer money to my Bankaccount in my homecountry and transfer it further to Thailand. I would prefer it, to transfer to a US Bank Account and then, when i need it send it to my account in TH. Is there a way to open a US account, online, as a non US resident / non US citizen? It could be a (i guess you call it) checking account. Debit- or Creditcard would be nice, but not necessary. Thanks for any hint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alocacoc Posted January 28, 2016 Author Share Posted January 28, 2016 (edited) It looks like, i could found a company in some states like Delaware very ease and cheap. And with that i could open a bank account on the name of that company. But, i'm in need only for a US bank account. I'm definitely not afraid of AEIO or FATCA. In some way, it looks strange that US citizens abroad faces their own obstacles, as non-US citizens who but in a different way. Edited January 28, 2016 by alocacoc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thailand J Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 Try Schwab One International account with Charles Schwab. it's an investment account but also works as a bank. You can invest in US stocks and ETF's but not mutual funds. Transfer your stocks and ETF's to avoid selling and having to pay capital gain tax. You can get an ATM that works worldwide , online transfer is also possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keeniau96 Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Bank account in USA is much harder to open even for USA resident living in USA. A consequence of the Fed "know your customer" drive. Opening an online account for foreigner will be very difficult. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballbreaker Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 If you have Bangkok Bank account in Thailand give broker Bangkok Banks New York address and your account number in Thailand. Do not mention actual account location. BB NY will forward to your branch in Thailand using your account number. Its worth a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alocacoc Posted January 29, 2016 Author Share Posted January 29, 2016 If you have Bangkok Bank account in Thailand give broker Bangkok Banks New York address and your account number in Thailand. Do not mention actual account location. BB NY will forward to your branch in Thailand using your account number. Its worth a try. Yes, it is. There is another topic were someone got refused (by the same broker) to do a wire to the Bangkok Bank branch in NY. I sent him a pm, may be he got it sorted out. That would be great. Unfortunately i have only an account at SCB and KK. But shouldn't be a problem to open a new account at Bangkok Bank. http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/840689-tdameritrade-refuses-to-wire-money-to-thailand/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pib Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Regarding using in-Thailand Bangkok Bank account via use of their NY branch routing number keep in mind you can only "send" money to your Bangkok Bank account; you can not use the NY branch routing to "pull" money from your Bangkok Bank account. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alocacoc Posted January 29, 2016 Author Share Posted January 29, 2016 Thanks Pib, it would be sufficient to send the money from the NY branch to the local Thai branch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
55Jay Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 http://www.bangkokbank.com/BangkokBank/PersonalBanking/DailyBanking/TransferingFunds/TransferringIntoThailand/ReceivingFundsfromUSA/Pages/ReceivingFundsfromUSA.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alocacoc Posted January 30, 2016 Author Share Posted January 30, 2016 That's a great document. Thank you 55Jay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WorkingTourist Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 It looks like, i could found a company in some states like Delaware very ease and cheap. And with that i could open a bank account on the name of that company. You will have to pay yearly company tax (a few hundred dollars for a company without revenue) and you also need a registered agent (U.S. company address). But the company route is likely the easiest option for a foreigner to open a U.S. bank account, though it might still be tough to open it online, a trip to the states might be required. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alocacoc Posted February 2, 2016 Author Share Posted February 2, 2016 (edited) Thanks WorkingTourist. What about HCBC? Welcome to HSBC's online account opening process. If a non-US citizen, you will need your Resident Alien Card (Green Card) or complete passport information.https://quickaccount.us.hsbc.com/jsp/oao/relc/appbase/oao_index.jsp?&homeid=99992052&code= It seems, the entire procedure to open an account is possible to do online. Edited February 2, 2016 by alocacoc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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