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[lovingunpo]

I am going home soon and wanted sign up for an online account to transfer my money into before I got there. I want something separate from what I already have at home. Any suggestions? Do you know of any restrictions? Thanks a lot.

[moosehead]

it might be helpful to those who will respond if they knew where "home" is for you - as in what country??

[lovingunpo]

The United States, thanks.

[moosehead]

I was back in the U.S. last year and wanted to change banks - when I went to Citibank and inquired about setting up an account there - I explained I knew there was a Citibank in Seoul and thought perhaps it would save me on wiring charges if I had an account in the US already set up.

Well immediately the bank officer went off about how if I knew I was going overseas then I'd wouldn't be elgible for an account - for whatever reason - residency perhaps -

but I doubt it - sounded like a crock to me

the thing is, the bank I'm using now I opened just before going overseas in 2003 and sat there w/the bank manager and discussed moving to Korea - they knew all along I was leaving the U.S. - that's why I chose their bank for their online services.

so it's going to depend on the bank, I think. perhaps you can ask a close family member to open an account for you? I think if it's a joint account they can send you the signature cards and you can return them.

good luck.