[pct-l] US Bank Accounts

[Brick Robbins]

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On Tue, Mar 12, 2013 at 2:32 PM, Heather McLean <kreekwa at gmail.com> wrote:
> Hello Patrick - don't know if you are looking for a regular back account or
> rather just a debit card to use while on the trail, but this is something
> that can be used, including a regular bank routing number (which I think
> you need if transferring funds from another country - but am not positive
> about that) :
>
> https://bluebird.com/
>
> There are also many pay-as-you=go debit cards (both Master Card or Visa)
> here to purchase in the States from just about any store (grocery,
> department).
>
> Best Wishes -
> Maps
>
> Message: 9
> Date: Tue, 12 Mar 2013 11:10:04 +0100
> From: patrick griffith <patrickjgriffith at hotmail.com>
> Subject: [pct-l] US bank account for overseas PCTers
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> Hi All,
> Does anyone know how easy it is to open a bank account in the US? I have
> heard that in Australia for example it is 'relatively' easy to open a bank
> account if you have the equivalent to a US B2 tourist visa. I have the B2
> tourist visa and don't know whether I'd be eligible or not to open one in
> San Diego when I arrive. It'd be great to have a US bank account for the
> duration of the PCT and therefore avoid the charges every time I use a bank
> card or withdraw cash from an ATM. Does anyone have experience with this?
> Or is in the same position as me?
> Cheers
> Patrick
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