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wanderingsalsero
Joined: 08 Jul 2010 Posts: 16 Location: S.Korea
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Posted: Mon Oct 25, 2010 1:39 am Post subject: How easy to establish bank/checking account in Chile? |
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I might be coming down to Chile sometime around Feb or March. How difficult or easy in getting some kind of bank account to put my earnings (and whatever money I bring with me) into?
Also, over here in S.Korea I have an Amexco debit card from Samsung which I use to fund my PayPal account and pay for various things by automatic draft every month.
Will it be possible to get something with either a Visa, MC or Amexco logo in Chile?
No.....I don't have have a US bank account. I've got bad credit.
Thanks,
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Dia
Joined: 09 Apr 2008 Posts: 92
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Posted: Thu Oct 28, 2010 12:40 am Post subject: |
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once you are legal you may be able to get a cuenta RUT, which is a very simple savings account with a cash card you use at ATMs. im not sure if it includes debit or not.
getting a full checking account is much more difficult and they often ask for lots of secure proof of income and that still doesnt always prove much to them when theyr'e dealing with foreigners. |
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Don Alan
Joined: 11 Dec 2004 Posts: 150 Location: Glasgow, Scotland
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Posted: Sat Jan 08, 2011 7:03 pm Post subject: |
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Also you need to be a permanent resident to get a checking account. It's not easy to open a bank account in Chile. I know from experience. You need residence plus work contract, regular earning above a certain amount etc..
As mentioned in the other post it's easier to get a cuenta vista that is just a simple account with a debit card, even for that you will need at least some sort of residence and a contract - but you don't get cheques or visa with that one.
In short, it's incredibly bureaucratic. |
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