The requirements vary from bank to bank. FATCA has made things more difficult as well as the recent crackdown on tourists overstaying their tourist card. From what I've heard, Banco Santa Cruz is one of the easiest ones to open an account with. Go to one of their branch offices and check with them.
Funny yesterday i was in a jam and needed to change a 100usd bill for either 50s or 20s. I tried 2 banks and they were too busy texting Fausto and Belkis, and game me the no puedo. It was recommended Santa Cruz, they also had the same no puedo. Nobody here provides customer service. Best thing is to expect **** and you may only get crap.The requirements vary from bank to bank. FATCA has made things more difficult as well as the recent crackdown on tourists overstaying their tourist card. From what I've heard, Banco Santa Cruz is one of the easiest ones to open an account with. Go to one of their branch offices and check with them.
I have read that opening a bank account requires a reference letter from you home bank , wondering what kind of information should be included in the reference letter ?
BHD required a long list but they accepted my laat years income tax return, my passport and I showed them my internet acct with the RBC in Canada. Acct opened.
I have an account in ban reserves. All they asked for was my passport and I went with my sister in law that already has an account there.I have read that opening a bank account requires a reference letter from you home bank , wondering what kind of information should be included in the reference letter ?
We have been using Banco Santa Cruz for 12 years now with no problems and great service. You need a letter from your bank back home basically stating that you are in good standing (no $$$ amounts mentioned), passport and someone with a Cedula to "vouch" for you. Takes about 30 min to open your account.
Bob K
I tell you, nothing is easy in this country.
You like it or you leave !!!