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How can I open a US bank account for an LLC without traveling to the USA?

I'm a sole member of WY-based LLC but living in Europe and I need to set up an LLC bank account without traveling to States. Any ideas how to do it? Thanks

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Arfan Chaudhry

Appreneur / Angel Investor / Crypto Investor

I am based in Canada and ended up opening a US bank account with Harris Bank in Chicago without physically visiting their office. This was about 4 years ago. So maybe contact them and see if they could help you.

Answered about 10 years ago

Jason Knott

International Tax Attorney and U.S. CPA

It is fairly difficult to open a U.S. bank account online if you are not a U.S. citizen. U.S. citizens are able to open accounts online because they have a social security number (SSN) to verify their identify. For non-U.S. residents without a SSN, you'll generally have to physically visit a branch location in the U.S. to open the account. The bank representative will examine your documents (passport, drivers license, LLC formation documents, etc) necessary to open the account. In recent years, however, there are more online banking options where a non U.S. resident can open an account remotely. Some of these banking providers include Transferwise, Mercury.co and Payoneer.

Answered almost 5 years ago