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(General information for foreigners that also applies to non-residents)

Banking in Taiwan

Banking in taiwan

Hi guys, I am searching for a bank, a good bank that provides english service. Currently I am thinking of HSBC which is world wide and has online access. I am not too sure about citibank even though it’s independent from the States which went bank crupted (i think). I don’t know if HSBC offers one account and money can deposite in HSBC branch any where in the world without charging transaction fee. Even though from what I’ve heard that international net banking still requires transaction fe…

Opening A Bank Account With Only A Passport [i.e., without an ARC/APRC]

Opening A Bank Account With Only A Passport

Can I open a bank account with only a passport and no ARC? If so, which banks will allow this in Taiwan? …Looked through the forums but couldn’t find any recent posts on this. Thanks for your help!

Banking in Taiwan

Banking in taiwan

Hi guys, I am searching for a bank, a good bank that provides english service. Currently I am thinking of HSBC which is world wide and has online access. I am not too sure about citibank even though it’s independent from the States which went bank crupted (i think). I don’t know if HSBC offers one account and money can deposite in HSBC branch any where in the world without charging transaction fee. Even though from what I’ve heard that international net banking still requires transaction fe…

Banking and Money Questions

Banking and Money Questions

I am new to the community and to the country, and a little lost around both. But to answer the questions i’m sure would be asked, yes, i’ve searched the forums for banking and received a lot of useful information but none that directly answers all of my questions. To start, it seems like a lot of people use that Mega bank and are satisfied with it so i might try my luck there. I have already opened an account at the post office because i think i need to use that for the scholarship i am recei…

Trying to find a good bank… frustrating.
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Opening A Bank Account With Only A Passport

Opening A Bank Account With Only A Passport

Can I open a bank account with only a passport and no ARC? If so, which banks will allow this in Taiwan? …Looked through the forums but couldn’t find any recent posts on this. Thanks for your help!