Bank account
Went into chase to open a bank account and was told that I need a proof of address to open an account - we’re in an Airbnb whilst looking for a apartment and I have no utility bills lol so I’m unsure what the hell to do.
No social yet as only just landed here on my IR1 on Saturday. |
Re: Bank account
Originally Posted by viitav
(Post 12371732)
.... so I’m unsure what the hell to do. .....
It has been reported a number of times by people here on BE that Wells Fargo will take (at least sometimes) proof of your work address or your address in the UK (either meet the above-mentioned legal requirement). |
Re: Bank account
Chase opened us a bank account using a work address, on the employment offer letter, and used that one to mail out cards, etc. Once we had a lease a couple of weeks later, they switched it over.
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Re: Bank account
Originally Posted by Pulaski
(Post 12371737)
It has been reported a number of times by people here on BE that Wells Fargo will take (at least sometimes) proof of your work address or your address in the UK (either meet the above-mentioned legal requirement).
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Re: Bank account
Originally Posted by AndyMan74
(Post 12371745)
If you were to use a UK address with Wells Fargo what kind of evidence would they need? UK drivers licence maybe?
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Re: Bank account
Originally Posted by kodokan
(Post 12371744)
Chase opened us a bank account using a work address, on the employment offer letter, and used that one to mail out cards, etc. Once we had a lease a couple of weeks later, they switched it over.
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Re: Bank account
Originally Posted by Jerseygirl
(Post 12371752)
Ditto...we also bank with Chase...although it was over 21 years ago.
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Re: Bank account
Originally Posted by Pulaski
(Post 12371782)
Any account-opening experience prior to the USA PATRIOT Act is obsolete.
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Re: Bank account
Originally Posted by viitav
(Post 12371732)
Went into chase to open a bank account and was told that I need a proof of address to open an account - we’re in an Airbnb whilst looking for a apartment and I have no utility bills lol so I’m unsure what the hell to do.
No social yet as only just landed here on my IR1 on Saturday. Do I recall that you are transferring to your UK company's NYC office? If so, use the office address until you have a residence. |
Re: Bank account
I tried to open a Chase account using work address and they said it has to be reseidential. They will accept a letter from your work stating you are employed and residing at XXXX address. That is what I used.
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Re: Bank account
Originally Posted by Jerseygirl
(Post 12371788)
That’s why I said it was over 21 years ago. :rolleyes:
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Re: Bank account
Originally Posted by rpjs
(Post 12371858)
We bank with Chase and we were able to open an account without proof-of-address while we were still living in temporary corporate housing in NYC. That was seven years ago.
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Re: Bank account
We also started out with Chase using hubby's work address, was 9 years ago though maybe they have changed the rules.
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Re: Bank account
Originally Posted by kodokan
(Post 12371744)
Chase opened us a bank account using a work address, on the employment offer letter, and used that one to mail out cards, etc. Once we had a lease a couple of weeks later, they switched it over.
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Re: Bank account
Originally Posted by Pulaski
(Post 12371859)
I wouldn't bet on that being possible again, because proof of address is an explicit requirement of the USA PATRIOT Act before an account can be opened. Which is exactly what Viitav discovered! :lol:
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