Can a foreigner apply for american bank account and credit card?

Question

im a Canadian. thanks guys!

Answer 1

not legally...unless you get American citizenship and a social security number first through the US government

Answer 2

Yes to the account. They may apply as a non-resident alien. But they must provide an id number and U.S. address. I'm not sure about the credit card.

Answer 3

Yes you can as a Canadian. I have department store accounts In Seattle and I also have an American bank account for when I shop in the U.S. These people know

full well I am Canadian and all my stuff is mailed to my Canadian address. A lot of Canadians who live right on 'the

line' do this for easy of shopping.

Answer 4

1) Yes. (Bank account)

2) No. (Credit Card)

Bank of America will give you a Credit Card but you need to apply in California.

Answer 5

Some banks allow foreigners to apply for a bank account in the US.

Bank of America is one. But you have to go to a branch and apply personally, showing your passport plus one other ID. Even if you call them (check their number in their website) ask them how you can open an account