How do I prove my address for a bank account in USA?
The best way to prove your address is by bringing in a current official document with your name and address. This could be a lease or mortgage document, or bill. Your most recent utility bill, cable bill, credit card statement, or cell phone bill should suffice.
What is a proof of address? If you've been asked to provide a proof of address to open a bank account it means you have to give your bank documentary proof of where you currently live. Your bank will give you a range of documents you could use, such as a recent utility bill or a driving license.
i) Passport ii) Driving license iii) Credit Card Statement- not more than 3 months old iv) Salary slip v) Income/Wealth Tax Assessment Order vi) Electricity Bill- not more than 6 months old vii) Landline Telephone Bill - not more than 3 months old viii) Bank account statement ix) Letter from reputed employer x) Letter ...
- Face-to-Face Verification. ...
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- Education Transcripts.
Federal banking regulations set by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) require banks to obtain a physical address from account holders. This regulation is intended to prevent money crimes, like identity theft and money laundering, and to mail relevant items from banks to account holders.
Required Documents | Details |
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Address Proof | Aadhaar card, electricity bill or telephone bill |
Account Details | Bank account statement or passbook containing the account type, account number and branch name |
Unfortunately, most major US banks will require proof of a US address as part of the application process for a checking account¹. This is along with proof of ID, such as a driver's license, Social Security Card, passport or birth certificate.
Another thing to note is that you cannot use specific addresses for your Proof of Address. The addresses that are not accepted are PO Boxes, mailbox rental stores, and virtual mailboxes.
A debit card itself is proof of nothing. Even the statement isn't very useful as both the card and the statement are not proof of residency. You need evidence of residency like a power or water bill in your name.
Mobile phone bills are usually excluded. Tax returns and bank statements are accepted as proof of address too. Can I use an Amazon package for a real ID? No, you cannot use an Amazon package as a form of identification for a Real ID.
How do I change my address on my bank account?
If you don't bank online
You can visit your nearest branch to change your address.
U.S. utility bill (must include your name and address) U.S. insurance policy (in effect for more than three years) Rent receipt, from building owner or management, showing applicant's name and address. Property tax receipt.
- A UK driving license (note: you cannot use this as a photo ID and proof of address).
- A recent utility bill (e.g., gas, water, electricity).
- A recent council tax bill.
- A recent bank statement or credit card bill.
- A valid tenancy agreement.
One of the easiest ways to get a government-approved photo ID card is through your local post office. A post office ID card can be used in all states, as it is a legal form of identification throughout the US.
However, larger banks such as US Bank, TD Bank, Bank of America, Chase, and Wells Fargo will allow non-residents to set up a checking account and a savings account. Instead of your SSN, they'll ask for an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) and other documents.
Although PO boxes were designed with a specific purpose in mind, managing mail and packages while protecting your privacy, you cannot use one when opening a business bank account. Since a PO Box is a standalone lockable mailbox located within a post office, it is not considered a physical address.
Virtual addresses usually work fine when opening a business bank account using the technique mentioned above. Unfortunately, this isn't the case for personal savings and checking accounts. If you want to create a personal account, you must submit a residential address for verification.
Both the primary account owner and co-owner will need to provide two acceptable forms of identification and proof of address.
- U.S. government issued photo ID, driver's license or state ID.
- Social security card or individual taxpayer identification card.
- Passport with photo.
- Birth certificate (minors only)
When sending a domestic bank wire, you will need to provide the recipient's name, address, bank account number, and ABA number (routing number).
Can foreigners open bank account in USA?
Non-U.S. citizens can open bank accounts in the U.S., but may need to go through extra steps, especially if they're nonresidents. Some banks and credit unions accept alternative forms of identification, such as an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN), for non-U.S. citizens to open accounts.
The bank may require you to enter your state before allowing you to continue, and may not have the option for you to open an account if you live in a state in which that bank has no branches. However, in other banks you may be able to open an account online where you wouldn't be able to do so in person.
- Utility bill (electricity, gas, garbage, water, or sewer)
- Cable TV or internet bill.
- Telephone bill.
- Bank statement.
- Property tax bill.
- Mortgage statement.
- Water, electricity, gas, telephone, or Internet bill.
- Credit card bill or statement.
- Bank statement.
- Bank reference letter.
- Mortgage statement or contract.
- Letter issued by a public authority (e.g., a courthouse)
- Company payslip.
- Car or home insurance policy.
Many organizations require proof of address. For example, banks might ask someone opening a new account to verify their current address. Local, state, and federal government agencies may also require proof of address when someone wants to receive benefits, register to vote, or get a library card.
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