Joint finances account UK and USA
#1
Joint finances account UK and USA
If this is in the wrong section, I apologise.
I'm (UK citizen) in the process of marrying an American citizen.
We are planning to get married in the US and then have me move there after the wedding.
In regards to the wedding, there is a lot of stuff we have to pay for.
My question is:
Is there some kind of service (like a joint bank account) that would allow us both to have access to money so we can pay for wedding costs?
I've researched bank accounts but there doesn't seem to be one for exactly what we want - it would allow me to pay in to it, and then allow my fiancè to access the same account in America to pay for the wedding costs?
I hope this makes sense, thanks in advance for any help or information
I'm (UK citizen) in the process of marrying an American citizen.
We are planning to get married in the US and then have me move there after the wedding.
In regards to the wedding, there is a lot of stuff we have to pay for.
My question is:
Is there some kind of service (like a joint bank account) that would allow us both to have access to money so we can pay for wedding costs?
I've researched bank accounts but there doesn't seem to be one for exactly what we want - it would allow me to pay in to it, and then allow my fiancè to access the same account in America to pay for the wedding costs?
I hope this makes sense, thanks in advance for any help or information
#2
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Re: Joint finances account UK and USA
If this is in the wrong section, I apologise.
I'm (UK citizen) in the process of marrying an American citizen.
We are planning to get married in the US and then have me move there after the wedding.
In regards to the wedding, there is a lot of stuff we have to pay for.
My question is:
Is there some kind of service (like a joint bank account) that would allow us both to have access to money so we can pay for wedding costs?
I've researched bank accounts but there doesn't seem to be one for exactly what we want - it would allow me to pay in to it, and then allow my fiancè to access the same account in America to pay for the wedding costs?
I hope this makes sense, thanks in advance for any help or information
I'm (UK citizen) in the process of marrying an American citizen.
We are planning to get married in the US and then have me move there after the wedding.
In regards to the wedding, there is a lot of stuff we have to pay for.
My question is:
Is there some kind of service (like a joint bank account) that would allow us both to have access to money so we can pay for wedding costs?
I've researched bank accounts but there doesn't seem to be one for exactly what we want - it would allow me to pay in to it, and then allow my fiancè to access the same account in America to pay for the wedding costs?
I hope this makes sense, thanks in advance for any help or information
#3
Re: Joint finances account UK and USA
HSBC might be an option for you. Their international team can usually set up a US account whilst you are still in the UK.
US banks have a federal requirement to verify your identity and most of them will require an in-person visit.
Your fiancee could add you as an authorised user on one of her credit cards? Or you could get one of your own and add her? Another poster recently said he managed to get a Capital One credit card before actually moving using his fiancee's address and an ITIN. . Building credit history before move I think it's on the last page.
Although, the simplest way might be for your fiancee to pay all the US side of the bills and pay it from a savings account which has had money paid into it and you do the same from the UK. Keep a spreadsheet of costs so you can see what has been paid by whom.
US banks have a federal requirement to verify your identity and most of them will require an in-person visit.
Your fiancee could add you as an authorised user on one of her credit cards? Or you could get one of your own and add her? Another poster recently said he managed to get a Capital One credit card before actually moving using his fiancee's address and an ITIN. . Building credit history before move I think it's on the last page.
Although, the simplest way might be for your fiancee to pay all the US side of the bills and pay it from a savings account which has had money paid into it and you do the same from the UK. Keep a spreadsheet of costs so you can see what has been paid by whom.
#4
Re: Joint finances account UK and USA
What you seem to be suggesting is a bank account that operates in both the UK and US with no barriers.
Such a thing goes not exist.
The banking regulations differ dramatically between the two countries to the point where such a thing would be impossible. Rules on banking liquidity are one that springs to mind as a base issue.
It will probably be difficult to set up a US bank account in the name of a non-US person, but perhaps not impossible.
Such a thing goes not exist.
The banking regulations differ dramatically between the two countries to the point where such a thing would be impossible. Rules on banking liquidity are one that springs to mind as a base issue.
It will probably be difficult to set up a US bank account in the name of a non-US person, but perhaps not impossible.
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Re: Joint finances account UK and USA
The only person to benefit from this setup would be the bank making a profit from trading in two currencies at your expense.
Use one account in the country the wedding is taking place and stick with it.
Use one account in the country the wedding is taking place and stick with it.
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Re: Joint finances account UK and USA
Is there some kind of service (like a joint bank account) that would allow us both to have access to money so we can pay for wedding costs?
I've researched bank accounts but there doesn't seem to be one for exactly what we want - it would allow me to pay in to it, and then allow my fiancè to access the same account in America to pay for the wedding costs?
I hope this makes sense, thanks in advance for any help or information
I've researched bank accounts but there doesn't seem to be one for exactly what we want - it would allow me to pay in to it, and then allow my fiancè to access the same account in America to pay for the wedding costs?
I hope this makes sense, thanks in advance for any help or information
The other advantage it gives is that yourself changing pounds into dollars will benefit from transferwise.com excellent exchange rates.
Last edited by lansbury; Apr 14th 2020 at 7:10 pm.
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Re: Joint finances account UK and USA
I assume that you're going to get a K1 visa? Do be aware that it'll take a few months after you're married before you get work authorization.
As for your question, have your fiance set up a US bank account and transfer money to it from the UK via TransferWise.
As for your question, have your fiance set up a US bank account and transfer money to it from the UK via TransferWise.