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how to open bank a/c via a visit visa ?
Posted: Sun, 19 Mar 2006 11:39 pm
by fx8fx
OCBC said no.
DBS request a reference letter from an existing a/c holder.
Posted: Mon, 20 Mar 2006 9:08 am
by sundaymorningstaple
fx8fx,
I have heard it can be done but I've not met anybody who ever successfully did it. As you have found out, most banks will not entertain it. You might try the international banks like HSBC, BoA, Citibank, ABN-Amro or such. They may require a fixed deposit or some other form of security. There have been cases of fraud in the past and if you are not located within the Republic they would have slim chance of prosecution.
sms
Posted: Mon, 20 Mar 2006 9:14 am
by tiki
SMS has a point there.
I think you'd have better luck with international banks.
But do give StanChart a go as well....
Posted: Mon, 20 Mar 2006 7:18 pm
by fx8fx
sundaymorningstaple wrote:fx8fx,
I have heard it can be done but I've not met anybody who ever successfully did it. As you have found out, most banks will not entertain it. You might try the international banks like HSBC, BoA, Citibank, ABN-Amro or such. They may require a fixed deposit or some other form of security. There have been cases of fraud in the past and if you are not located within the Republic they would have slim chance of prosecution.
sms
Tks SMS.
HSBC said it's ok to open a/c for me .
Will report the story after tomorrow's trip
Posted: Mon, 20 Mar 2006 8:58 pm
by brifusg
fx8fx wrote:sundaymorningstaple wrote:fx8fx,
I have heard it can be done but I've not met anybody who ever successfully did it. As you have found out, most banks will not entertain it. You might try the international banks like HSBC, BoA, Citibank, ABN-Amro or such. They may require a fixed deposit or some other form of security. There have been cases of fraud in the past and if you are not located within the Republic they would have slim chance of prosecution.
sms
Tks SMS.
HSBC said it's ok to open a/c for me .
Will report the story after tomorrow's trip
Glad to hear this. Do share the info with us once you have a bank a/c
Re: how to open bank a/c via a visit visa ?
Posted: Mon, 20 Mar 2006 9:08 pm
by Strong Eagle
fx8fx wrote:OCBC said no.
DBS request a reference letter from an existing a/c holder.
UOB will open an account with a letter of introduction from a current account holder. I know this to be fact. I did it for another fellow. I think you will find this the case at almost any bank.
Posted: Mon, 20 Mar 2006 10:37 pm
by fx8fx
Hi SE,
HSBC's branch / atm is so few .
Whether you might give me a letter of introduction .
Tks
Posted: Tue, 21 Mar 2006 10:42 am
by Strong Eagle
fx8fx wrote:Hi SE,
HSBC's branch / atm is so few .
Whether you might give me a letter of introduction .
Tks
Let's take this offline and discuss. Email me, please.