Hello everyone, Has anyone here successfully open a Chase checking account or credit card by using Tello or some kind of insurance policy as proof of address? I have brand new BofA and Wells Fargo checking accounts but i can't generate bank statements as they are too new.

Hello community members, I just received the physical card of the Chase Freedom Unlimited ( From USA to Australia ). On the card letter, it says that the card is ready to use. There is also no indication that i need to activate the card from the Chase site etc. So, does it mean that i can use the card straight away? I would like to hear from Chase credit card users about this matter thanks.

Hi everyone, I am currently in San Francisco, and tried to open a Chase and BofA checking account today. The Chase experience was disappointing. The banker wasn't very enthusiastic and friendly, but the worst part was that the American address that i used as a residential address (It shows up as non CRMA in both Smartly and USPS) was rejected by the Chase system, because Chase used to have a branch downstairs ! (It is a tall office building ) I was very disappointed as i really wanted to get into the Chase ecosystem (I guess i am fated not have a relationship with Chase lol) With regards to Chase, the banker just asked for my Australian passport and a Capital One bank statement for ID verification purposes. I then had a much better experience with BofA. The banker was more helpful and friendly, and he set up the checking account for me. He also applied for the Atmos credit card on my behalf, and i got approved instantly with a 13k limit (This card is the one with the $95 annual fee) He also requested my passport and my physical Capital One credit card for ID verification purposes. All up, the appointment took 45 mins. I gave him my ITIN, American residential address, and also my Tello and Textnow numbers (They both can receive BofA security codes) Interestingly, the banker put down my Australian address as the residential address, and the American address as the mailing address. I have attached the banker's business card here (Don' worry, i am not getting commissions from him lol ) So, if anyone of you is visiting San Francisco in the future, and is interested in opening a BofA checking account and credit card, i highly recommend this guy and branch. I hope my info helps !

Hi everyone, So, after failures in Chase branches in San Francisco and Washington DC ( System outage in DC ) I finally got a Chase checking account ( The one with the $4.95 monthly fee ) in a Las Vegas branch. Luckily my new BofA checking account generated a statement last week with a workable Anytime Mailbox address. I also applied for the Freedom Unlimited credit card, and despite my banker pushing it to be approved on the spot, the application has gone into review. But my banker is confident that it will be approved by next week. He also took copies of my BofA statement, passport, and i had to sign some forms, including the W8 Ben form. I was at the branch for 1 hour and 15mins. The banker was very patient and friendly. ( I have attached a copy of his digital business card, in case anyone is going to Las Vegas lol ) And that's it for my American banking adventure. I think it was a productive trip, as i have signed up with BofA, Wells Fargo and Chase. I know for some nationalities, it is difficult to get a US visa, and USA is an expensive country to visit. But if you have the $$$ and time, and your passport is powerful, i highly recommend that you all come to America and get everything done in a branch. The experience is so much easier and less stressful. PS : My Tello number can receive OTP messages from Chase, Wells Fargo and BofA.

I am thinking of opening a Citi checking account before i leave America. But i see that there is a monthly fee unless you receive a $250 deposit every time. It doesn't seem worth it..am i reading it right?