US bank account for non US residents

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I am a resident of Canada and about a month ago I looked for a way to open an US bank account being a non US resident. So I searched the internet and found out number of site which offer US bank account for non US residents but most of them were scams.

The problem in opening a US bank account is due to the patriot act. It has made opening a US bank account by a non US resident almost impossible. But I found out one method to open an US bank account. Etrade financials offer complete investment account for international users. To open this account you don’t have to fly to USA.

1. Opening this account is completely free.
2. It can be opened by regular mail.
3. Only document required is a valid passport photocopy. (Does not need to be certified)

This account is originally designed for brokerage purposes. But I don’t see anything wrong with using it as a normal bank account. This account offers a platinum visa debit card and free check writing. (First check book is also free) To apply visit Etrade website. Then download and print the complete investment account application and W-8BEN form. Then properly fill these forms and post them to the address specified. If you don’t want to download and print them you can apply for an account opening kit online. Then they will mail it to your home. This really works. (I have tried it. They have an excellent customer support service)

You can also use this account to withdraw Paypal funds. For any more information visit their website or contact the customer support service.

ETRADE WEB SITE : https://us.etrade.com/e/t/home

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