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Sorry, I know this is probably the wrong forum, but couldn't figure out where to stick it.

Hubby and I are going to be moving back to the U.S. in a few months. I would like to get a bank account open over there, but am having an awful time trying to do it since they all require a U.S. address.

I did find Wells Fargo IPB, but their requirements are not looking right to me. I see here that they say if you open a bank account, you also have to apply for a credit card and auto loan. That can't be right.

Anyway, has anyone done this? How did you manage?

Thanks!
 
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hey nomi.

you could not figure out where to stick it since it has nothing to do with spain and this forum is a spain forum.

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My bad. Considering there are a lot of U.S. expats in here who might have the same issue, I though it was a relevant question.
 
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well, i am leaving it up.

let's see if anyone responds.

just one question, you have no relatives in the u.s.a. whose address you can use?

ok, 2 questions...

why (if it may be known) would you move back?

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Thanks, Jer. smiler

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just one question, you have no relatives in the u.s.a. whose address you can use?


Unfortunately, nay on the relatives.

quote:
why (if it may be known) would you move back?


Well, to simplify it, hubby and I run our own business and it's just getting too expensive to live here. Almost all of our clients are in the U.S. and the falling dollar is becoming painful. And well, I'm homesick! I haven't been able to visit for the last 7 years and I miss it.
 
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Hey Nomi, could you get a PO box in the states and use that as your address???
 
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Hi Queensita! Thanks for the tip!

Unfortunately, they need a physical address, so no go on the P.O. Box.

I am finding that some people are using brokerage accounts like checking accounts. That might be a possibility if I don't find anything else.
 
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