I just returned from a DR trip. While I was there I went to Banco popular in Juan Dolio to exchange my expiring Token for Condigo. I could not because years ago I opened the account with my passport that has since expired, and Cedula. Apparently they preferred the passport over Cedula because Cedula accounts require more information. I did not have my old expired passport with me and may not have it all, I may have destroyed it. The bank required my old passport and new passport. I assume to not only change the token, but also the account owners ID number. I did have a good color copy with me there. But that did not suffice. I attempted to have it changed to my Cedula number and provided a color copy of titulo for my property and a record of my income. But when I returned on the day after I waited for processing. It was still not processed so no token. I had to return the next day to the states. I was so disappointed with the banks inability to help me. The account is useless to me unless I can move my money around. Disgusted with the process I closed the account. I inquired with the possibility of using my Cedula and new passport to open another new account. I was told that is not possible either. Is it me or does the bank feel I work for them not they for me? I had a real difficult time understanding the banks lack of flexibility on this issue. Cannot a problem be worked out there? Well that becomes real inconvenient as BP is the only bank in Juan Dolio and is closest to me. I had all my online services set up nicely. I hope to open another account at another bank, I am considering BHD in San Pedro De Macoris. I think they merged with Leon and now have personal internet banking. The merger may also have expanded their locations.
In summary, this is one of the things I really do not like about the Dominican Republic and their relation with foreigners. :ermm: So whats the point of having a Cedula there? Citizenship or nothing?
In summary, this is one of the things I really do not like about the Dominican Republic and their relation with foreigners. :ermm: So whats the point of having a Cedula there? Citizenship or nothing?
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