Can a non-resident open a US bank account (checking account)?
It is possible to open a bank account in the U.S. from overseas. Mercantil Commercebank lets you do that (www.commercebankfl.com) You’ll only need: 1. Application to open a Personal International Bank Account, duly completed with all information requested for each account holder. 2. Original Signature Card, duly signed where indicated by each account holder. 3. Original W-8BEN Form, duly signed where indicated. 4. Customer Questionnaire completed by each new account holder. 5. Photocopy of Passport (legible and currently effective) for each account holder. 6. Reference letter(s) – per account holder are required. * Two (2) reference letters – per account holder from other banks 7. An initial deposit of at least US$3000 is required to open the account. Refer to the Personal Banking International Fees for further information. This amount may be remitted to the Bank via any of the following: * A check duly endorsed to the account holder, which must be remitted with the documents required
