Simon Says: How to Open a U.S. Bank Account Overseas

... an account online or through the phone, most U.S. banks require that applicants provide a U.S. address and a social security number. Unfortunately, without these two pieces of information, you'll have to sign up for a bank account in person. At a ...

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