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BofA.. I created an account as a visitor to the US.
Back when I did, I don't remember providing anything except passport. This was 8 years ago
City National Bank. I’m a South African moving to NY. I was able to open a checking and credit card remotely without an SSN or ITIN. You will need your employment verification letter though.
Oh another option is HSBC. They can also open an account remotely without SSN/ITIN etc.
Both Wells Fargo and TD (and probably most/all banks) will open accounts with only a passport and another piece of ID. But you have to show proof of US address - a bill, government letter mailed to you at a US address, rental agreement, etc.
Yeah this is what I figured
You need two forms of ID (passport and some banks will take foreign ID, BoFA took foreign Drivers license but secondary IDs usually have more options, should go and ask acceptable forms of primary and secondary ID to open NRA (non resident aliens)account. Most banks you will need proof why u need US bank account as a foreigner; student visa? Work proof? Utility bills in your name and address proving that you’ve been living in US and a physical address.
Most banks open accounts for international students and foreigners that live here without SSN. Many use Tax IDs as well
-worked in retail branches in Manhattan