Account Opening Time Reference and Document Status

HSBC does not state the start point for the 3-working-day reference. It is subject to eligibility and provision of all required documents or information; terms and conditions apply. An account number may be received instantly with an online or app application, but instant receipt of an account number does not mean that the account is effective.

Open a business account online in as fast as 3 working days***. ... ***Subject to eligibility and upon providing all required documents or information. Terms and conditions apply.

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This is not available to all non-residents. Applicants must be new to HSBC, aged 18 to 75, and hold an eligible new-version HKID, an eligible overseas passport, or an EEP valid for at least 6 months, while being in designated countries/regions; EEP applicants also have location requirements. HSBC states that actual time may differ depending on individual circumstances. HSBC does not publish a uniform KYC/account-opening, account-activation or card-delivery timeframe for eligible overseas-passport or non-HKID applicants.

What's more, you can open an account seamlessly even as an international customer! You'll need to hold an eligible new version of HKID card issued in Nov 2018 or later or overseas passport or exit-entry permit (EEP), be aged between 18 and 75, and be located in designated countries/regions. Next, simply download the app to submit your application in just 10 minutes. ... Actual time may differ depending on individual circumstances.

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The “as fast as” timing starts upon the customer performing e-Sign. The Bank sends the e-Sign SMS only after (1) satisfactory review of submitted documents, (2) successful digital ID verification, and (3) completion of KYC call(s). Remote-account-opening eligibility is further limited: all connected parties must be Hong Kong Identity Card holders, ownership must be single-layer, and the place of incorporation, registered address, business address and correspondence address must all be in Hong Kong. If a face-to-face appointment at a Business Banking Centre is required, it is arranged according to the latest availability. This is not an application-submission duration, and no guaranteed maximum processing time is published.

For eligible customer(s), the Biz Virtual+ Account can be opened in as fast as 3 business days upon performing e-Sign by customer. Customer(s) will receive a SMS notification for e-Sign after the: (1) satisfactory review of the documents submitted, (2) successful completion of digital ID verification and (3) completion of Know Your Customer (‘KYC’) call(s).

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This is a specified non-Hong-Kong-resident flow, not a process applicable to all non-residents. Mobile account opening is limited to Mainland China residents aged 18 or above who are currently in Hong Kong, have a residential address in Mainland China, and hold a valid Exit-Entry Permit for Travelling to and from Hong Kong and Macau; they must also be physically in Hong Kong and connected to a local network when opening the account. Mainland China residents who cannot travel to Hong Kong in the near term may use witnessed account opening at designated Hang Seng Bank (China) branches. The official pages reviewed do not publish a uniform duration for application submission, KYC review/account opening, or account activation. ATM-card dispatch is a separate post-successful-opening step and is not treated as a review/account-opening timeframe in this row.

You can open an account anytime using Hang Seng Mobile App, as long as you're physically in Hong Kong and connected to a local network when opening an account. This service is for mainland China residents preparing to study, work or meet other cross-border needs in Hong Kong.

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Available to customers registered/incorporated in Hong Kong with active business status. After submission, the Bank reviews the application upon receipt; its relationship manager may conduct a video call or arrange a meeting if needed. The official page does not publish a standard time from application submission to completion of KYC review or successful account opening.

「我們會在收到閣下的申請後進行審核。如有需要，我們的客戶經理可能會與閣下進行視訊通話或預約見面，以進行跟進。」官方頁面未列出審核或開戶的工作日、自然日或分鐘數。

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Only for individuals meeting SC Mobile App eligibility; it is not a general process for all non-Hong Kong residents. The applicant must not currently hold a Standard Chartered Hong Kong deposit account, must hold a valid 2018-version Hong Kong Identity Card, be aged 18 or above, be a non-US resident/non-US citizen and not hold a US Green Card, open the account for personal use, and reside in Hong Kong or China. If additional information or documents are needed after internal review, the Bank may invite the applicant to open the account at a branch; therefore, “a few minutes” is not a KYC-approval commitment.

「現透過SC Mobile App可隨時隨地安坐家中開立一站式管理多種貨幣的綜合存款戶口輕鬆理財，只需幾分鐘便可完成。」官方未給出「幾分鐘」的數值，故minimum及maximum保留為null。

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Applies only to Hong Kong-incorporated sole proprietorships, partnerships and single-layer limited companies with share capital. The stated timing is conditional on completed application submission, submission of the required documents and payment of the account-opening fee. The Remote Account Opening Service additionally requires BOCHK-designated annual-sales conditions, no corporate shareholder, and no more than 10 related parties, all of whom hold Hong Kong Identity Cards; BOCHK may still require a branch visit according to the circumstances or further information provided.

Opening a business account for sole proprietorship, partnership, and single-layer limited companies with share capital that are registered in Hong Kong can be completed earliest in 3 working days counting from completing the application submission, submit the required documents and pay the account opening fee.

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Available only to people aged 18 or above who are Wealth Management Service accountholders or selected customers of Bank of China or Bank of China (Hong Kong) subsidiaries. The applicant must visit a designated attesting network in the Mainland, Macao or outside Hong Kong in person and submit valid identity and, where applicable, residential-address documents; applications by authorised persons are not permitted. The eligibility of the attesting bank and any additional documents it requires also apply. BOCHK lists document requirements for Mainland, Macao, Taiwan and foreign residents; this is a specific route for qualifying cross-border applicants, not a commitment for every non-Hong Kong resident. The about-two-weeks statement is conditional on all required valid documents being submitted; BOCHK does not state the exact calculation start date.

The account opening procedure can be completed the soonest in about two weeks subject to submission of all required valid documents.

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This commitment applies to the account-opening appointment process through the BEA Corporate Express Hotline and starts after documents are submitted for preliminary review. The official wording promises contact within that period; the customer must subsequently attend a Business Centre to sign documents. It is not a time limit for KYC approval, completed account opening, or account activation.

Submit documents for our preliminary review. We will contact you within the next 2 working days (excluding Saturday).

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This is the approval timeframe published on BEA Hong Kong's BEA Mobile account-opening landing page. That public page does not state that the process or timeframe applies to non-Hong Kong residents, so it must not be treated as a timeframe for all non-residents. The same page separately says an account can be opened 'in just 6 minutes'; that is the application-submission duration, not a review or approval timeframe, and therefore is not presented as the Bank's approval time. No uniform timeframe for a non-resident personal account was obtained from publicly fetchable official material; the official entry remains this page and its 'Eligibility & FAQ' link.

Approval in 2 days. Get approval in 2 business days and take advantage of financial opportunities sooner. ... Apply via BEA Mobile and open an account in just 6 minutes—no branch visit required.

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Applies only to the single director or sole proprietor described on the official page who has a DBS/POSB personal account. The page separately says that an online application takes “just 5 minutes”; those 5 minutes are the application-submission stage and are not treated here as a review/account-opening timeline.

Step 2: Account open in 1 day. Use your account on the next business day.

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Applies to new DBS/POSB customers aged at least 16 who use digibank mobile to open a first personal My Account or Multiplier Account. Applicants without Singpass need a valid mobile number, email address, residential address and supporting documents, and the clock starts when DBS receives the complete application. DBS’s document checklist sets out passport/identity and Singapore employment, study, dependant or long-term-visit evidence requirements for foreigners; the timeline must therefore not be represented as an unconditional offer for every non-resident. After approval, the debit card is separately sent to the residential address within 3–5 working days and is not included in this review/account-opening timeline.

Your application will be processed within 3 working days after we receive your complete application. Once approved, you will receive your debit card within 3-5 working days then proceed with the following steps:

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Only for businesses registered in Singapore. The listed flow is: sign in to Myinfo Business with Singpass, confirm the company name, UEN and product selections, and upload a signature. The page separately states that businesses registered in other countries should apply for the Business Foreign Account; the “on the spot” wording must therefore not be extended to overseas-incorporated businesses.

Voila! Your account is opened. You will receive your account number on the spot.

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Only for people planning to relocate to Singapore who hold biometric passports from Malaysia, Indonesia, mainland China or Hong Kong SAR. They must download the Singapore version of OCBC Digital, select “Foreigner with e-passport”, and prepare a passport and ID card for digital verification. It does not apply to every non-resident or every foreign-passport holder.

Thereafter, the account will be opened in minutes and customers can immediately access the digital, financial and lifestyle services on the OCBC Digital app.

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Only for the instant service's stated eligibility: Singapore-registered sole proprietorships, partnerships, or private limited companies wholly owned by individuals who are Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents. For a private limited company, directors must also be approved signatories and approved persons, with no more than five. It does not apply to every foreign-owned or corporate account application. The timing condition is submission between 8.30am and 9pm; for submissions outside that window, the page says only that they will be processed on the next working day, not how long approval, activation, or card delivery takes.

This service is currently only applicable to Singapore registered Sole Proprietor, Partnership and Private Limited Companies fully owned by individuals (i) Singapore Citizens or (ii) Permanent Resident. For Private Limited Companies, the directors must be also the approved signatories and approved persons of the company, not exceeding 5. Applications must be submitted between 8.30am – 9pm to have the account opened instantly. Applications received outside these timings will be processed on the next working day. Applications submitted through this service are subject to approval by UOB Bank and the bank reserves the right to request for additional documents to support the account opening.

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Applies to the people described in UOB's foreigner guidance. The page lists working professionals, students, and holders of an EP, S Pass, Work Permit, Dependant Pass, or Long-term Visit Pass, and recommends UOB One Account to foreigners for everyday savings. UOB requires an in-person branch visit with a passport and secondary ID (at least 6 months' validity), proof of Singapore residential address, and supporting documents; only originals are accepted. The page mentions non-residents at an industry level, but does not promise that every non-resident is eligible for a specific UOB account or will be approved.

UOB requires foreigners to undertake an in-person visit to a branch office with the following documents: Passport and secondary ID (minimum 6 months validity is required); Latest telephone/utilities bill or latest bank statement; Employment Pass, S Pass, Dependent Pass. Only original documents are accepted for account opening—photocopies or digital copies will not be processed. UOB reserves full discretion to approve or decline applications without providing reasons. Once UOB approves your application, you can start using the UOB TMRW app, like any other customer, for all your banking needs.

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Applies to Chase Business Complete Banking®. The product page says a sole proprietorship, corporation, or an LLC managed by a single member or manager can be opened online; a business with a different structure can apply at a branch. This eligibility and application-path statement is not a review, account-opening, or activation timeframe.

You can open a Business Complete Banking account in three simple steps online. You can also talk to a Chase banker at a branch near you.

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The starting point is after opening a new account. The page addresses international students studying and living in the U.S.; the same page only says that non-U.S. residents may be able to open an account at some financial institutions. It does not name a specific Chase checking product, establish eligibility for every non-U.S. resident, or promise a Chase card-delivery or activation service level. Therefore, the 1-week figure is only the general card-delivery reference stated in this official article.

Debit cards typically arrive in the mail about a week after opening a new account.

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Applies to Bank of America Business Advantage Banking business checking accounts, measured only after the account is open. The bank says approval timing may vary with documentation requirements; same-day opening is possible in some cases, not a uniform approval commitment. Where supplemental information is requested for review, the response must be provided to the bank’s email notification on the application day for the account to potentially open that day. Once approved and funded, the account can typically be used right away through Business Online Banking.

Approval timing may vary depending on documentation requirements. Once approved, you can fund the account and begin using it for day-to-day operations. In many cases, a business account can be opened the same day, especially when applying online. Once your account is approved and funded, you can typically begin using it right away on the business online banking platform. In some cases, we may require additional documents to approve your application for same day opening. If we need additional information for our review and you provide a response to our e-mail notification on the day of application, the account could be opened the same day. If we need additional information for our review and you do not respond to a notification with supplemental documentation that same day, you have 11 days after you apply to send us your supplemental documents. After your account is open, you should receive your debit card within 5-7 business days. Need it quickly? You may be able to get a digital card to use immediately for online and in-store purchases.

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Applies only to the cited official process for eligible non-U.S.-citizen professionals; it is not stated as an online flow available to every non-resident. A non-resident alien (NRA) must provide a physical foreign address, a U.S. mailing address, two unexpired forms of identification, and a tax identification number if applicable. The page directs the applicant to make an appointment with an associate at a financial center for Advantage Banking.

未取得明确时限原文；所核验页面的相关官方原文为："If you are a non-resident alien (NRA), you’ll need to provide both a physical foreign address and U.S. mailing address, as well as two unexpired forms of identification (ID) and a tax identification number (if applicable)." "Set an appointment to meet with an associate at a financial center. Please bring all the required identification and documents shown above to your appointment." "Ready to open your Bank of America Advantage Banking account? Meet with a specialist at one of our many financial centers. Simply pick a time and location that’s convenient for you."

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Applies to Citi Treasury and Trade Solutions global client account opening. Citi states that its North America regional hub in Delaware serves Canada and the United States. The stated clock begins only when KYC is complete and a correctly completed account-opening documentation package has been delivered; overall timing depends on local laws and requirements and the cooperation of all parties, and some countries may require more effort because of local regulation.

The overall timelines of the account opening process depend on several factors, including local laws and requirements as well as mutual cooperation by all parties. Citi typically opens accounts within 24 to 48 hours upon completion of the Know Your Customer process and delivery of the correctly completed account opening documentation package. Some countries require a higher level of effort based on local regulatory requirements.

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This row states the public timing boundary for non-U.S. residents and is not an account-availability commitment. Citi's online application eligibility is a U.S. citizen or U.S. resident alien aged 18 or older, with a physical U.S. address, date of birth, and applicable identification documentation, which may include a Social Security Number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number. For that eligible online flow, Citi only says the account may be opened within minutes unless additional verification is required; for the debit card it says to allow additional shipping time and publishes no number.

To apply online, you must be a U.S. citizen or a U.S. resident alien and at least 18 years old. You'll need to provide a physical address in the U.S., date of birth and applicable identification documentation which may include a Social Security Number or Individual Taxpayer Identification number. Unless subject to additional verification, your account may be opened within minutes. However, please allow additional shipping time for your debit card to arrive.

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The official page says applicants may apply online or make an appointment to apply in person. For an online application, the $25 minimum opening deposit and required business documents may be provided later. The page's separate 1–3 business-day statement applies only to verification required when setting up transfers to and/or from another U.S. financial institution; it is not a business-account KYC, approval/opening, or activation timeframe and is therefore not counted as an account-opening time.

Apply online below or make an appointment to apply in person. Minimum opening deposit is $25. Provide later with required business documents when you apply online.

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Online opening requires an applicant to be age 18 or older, know an SSN or ITIN, have a physical U.S. address, and have the applicant's own mobile phone number. For branch opening, the page lists an SSN or ITIN and two forms of identification; it also states that non-U.S. citizens without a U.S.-issued taxpayer identification number must provide government-issued identification evidencing nationality or residence. The official page does not state that this rule covers every nonresident and does not publish a review or opening timeframe.

To open this account at a branch, you'll need to: Know your Social Security Number (SSN) or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN); Have two forms of identification (a primary and secondary ID). Non-U.S. citizens without a U.S. issued taxpayer identification number must provide a government issued ID that provides evidence of nationality or residence.

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Timing starts when Barclays has received all information and documents it asks for, and applies where no further information or documents are needed to open the account. minimum=1 is the published average, not a guaranteed minimum; maximum=3 is the published 99% completion point, not a hard maximum for every case.

We give customers an account number and enable them to start paying into the account: On average in 1 days; For 99% of customers, within 3 days. These figures are based on the time taken from our receiving all the information and documents we ask for ... in a case where we don’t need any further information or documents to open the account. Once an account is open, we give customers a debit card: On average in 6 days; For 99% of customers, within 11 days. This is how long it takes to receive a debit card and a PIN ... The time taken includes an allowance for delivery by post.

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Applies to a person living outside the UK. This finding must not be generalised to the UK-resident application process; Barclays' personal-account page separately states that opening a Barclays Bank Account requires UK residency.

We’re sorry, we can’t offer you any new accounts if you’re living outside the UK. If you'd like to apply for a new account, you need to be a UK resident and meet our eligibility criteria.

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For start-ups, small businesses and businesses looking to switch; the applicant must be a UK tax resident. The statistic applies only to accounts that are successfully opened; opening times vary and not all applications are approved. The official page does not state whether the 24 hours runs from application submission, completion of KYC, or another point.

If successful, on average 65% of accounts will be opened within 24 hours. … 65% of accounts were opened within 24 hours (based on March–May 2026 data). Opening times vary. Not all applications are approved.

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The page is for people who live outside the UK but need a UK account, or who are planning a move to the UK. ID and proof of address may be required, and some account features may be unavailable if the customer remains resident outside the UK. The page says an application can be made from outside the UK but gives no timing; therefore, timing from other online flows aimed at UK residents is not applied to all non-residents.

Do you live outside the UK but need a bank account to manage your finances in the UK? Or, are you planning a move to the UK and looking to open a UK bank account? Apply for an HSBC bank account from outside the UK and take full control of your finances. … You may be required to provide ID and proof of address if needed. You may not be eligible for some account features if you remain resident outside the UK.

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Applies to online applications for this product. The applicant must be at least 18, be a sole trader, partnership partner, director of an Australian private company or trustee of a trust, live in Australia and be an Australian tax resident, and generally have an active ABN or ACN. The page separately says an online application can take “as little as 10 minutes”; that is submission time, not the review/account-opening time recorded here.

Apply online in as little as 10 minutes. If the account isn’t opened within 1-2 business days, we’ll contact you as we may need to verify information, such as your business details. Once verification is complete, we’ll open your new business bank account.

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Only for people moving to Australia; it is not a general online account-opening flow available to every non-resident. NAB states that it is not offering banking to, or soliciting deposits from, people resident outside Australia, and under this flow the account is not opened until the applicant arrives in Australia and completes the application in a branch. The official page does not publish a uniform physical-card delivery timeframe.

Visit a NAB branch within 30 days of starting your online application to verify your identity and activate your account. When we’ve verified your ID in person, your account will be ready for you to use. Accounts are not opened until you arrive in Australia and finish your application in a NAB branch.

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Applies only to select business chequing accounts available online; RBC expressly includes this product. To obtain an account number online, the business must be a sole proprietorship or single-owner corporation with one authorized signatory, registered in Canada or operated in Canada by a natural person who is a Canadian permanent resident; the applicant must also pass RBC's required personal identification process, including a credit-bureau report. Multi-owner or multi-signatory businesses are directed to a branch. Issuance of an account number does not guarantee that the account is operational; RBC may require outstanding items or a branch visit, and a successful online applicant still needs to visit a branch for a business client card and additional documentation. RBC does not publish a uniform review/activation time limit.

You can open select RBC business chequing accounts online in less than 15 minutes—including the RBC Digital Choice Business Account, RBC Flex Choice Business Account and RBC Ultimate Business Account. Once you complete your application, you'll automatically receive your business bank account number. However, you may need to visit a branch to verify your identity and activate your account.

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Applies only to the pre-arrival self-serve route, not to every non-resident. The applicant must be a legal resident of Hong Kong, China, India, the Philippines, Vietnam, Antigua & Barbuda, Costa Rica, Saint Vincent & the Grenadines or Trinidad & Tobago; be at least 13 (14 if settling in Quebec); hold a valid passport; and plan to arrive in Canada within 12 months as a permanent resident, foreign worker or international student. RBC states that funds can be wired after the account is successfully opened, but full account access is granted only after arrival and in-branch activation. RBC does not publish a uniform activation or review time limit.

The application takes approximately 10-15 minutes. ... If your bank account is opened successfully, you will be able to wire funds to the account – up to $75,000* or up to three wires (whichever comes first). However, full access to your account will only be granted after you arrive in Canada and complete your in-branch account activation.

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The trigger condition is that the bank has received all information relevant to account opening and successful identification (Legitimation) has been completed. Missing information can delay the process. The official page says that, after successful account opening, it will send the welcome letter, account number and account-related information, such as a debit card, promptly; it does not publish a uniform time limit for mailing or account activation.

Sofern uns alle für die Kontoeröffnung relevanten Informationen nebst erfolgreicher Legitimation vorliegen, kann Ihr Konto gewöhnlich innerhalb weniger Tage eröffnet werden. Sie erhalten zeitnah nach erfolgreicher Kontoeröffnung von uns ein Willkommensschreiben mit Ihrer Kontonummer sowie alle kontobezogenen Informationen (z.B. Debitkarte) von uns zugeschickt. Sollten Angaben zur Kontoeröffnung fehlen, kann sich dieser Prozess verzögern.

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This applies only to the online flow the official page describes for an individual ("Als Einzelperson"): clicking the account-opening button and completing the application. The page does not state non-resident eligibility, so this submission reference must not be represented as applying to all non-residents. After successful video identification, the page separately says that the IBAN is received immediately and that other documents are mailed within a few days; those statements are not a uniform KYC/account-opening time limit.

Als Einzelperson eröffnen Sie Ihr Konto schnell und bequem online. Klicken Sie auf den Eröffnungsbutton und füllen den Antrag innerhalb weniger Minuten aus. Nutzen Sie die schnelle VideoLegitimation und Sie erhalten sofort Ihre IBAN. Auch Ihre Wunsch-PIN zum Online-Banking legen Sie direkt fest. Alle weiteren Unterlagen senden wir Ihnen innerhalb weniger Tage per Post zu.

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Available to companies, associations and professional customers in France and internationally; the site cites entrepreneurs, tradespeople, retailers, and liberal or healthcare professionals. It states that account opening is among the services, but does not publish a uniform timeframe for application submission, review/account opening, account activation, or card delivery for company accounts.

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, tradesperson or retailer, or you work in a liberal or healthcare profession, we offer banking solutions tailored to your needs: account opening, credit simulation, rates and online services to make your daily life that much simpler.

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For international individual clients living abroad, including managers and employees with international careers and people living abroad who wish to invest in French property or the stock market. Banking requirements take nationality, residence and transaction profile into account; the Bank does not publish a uniform timeframe for application submission, review/account opening, account activation, or card delivery for this non-resident service. The approximately one-week online-account statement is expressly for applicants resident in France and is therefore not applied here.

We provide support for managers and employees with international careers, for people wishing to invest in France in property or on the stock market while living abroad. At the same time, this specific client base means that we have to apply strict banking requirements, taking into account nationality, residence and transaction profile.

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