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| Subject: Opening of Account before landing |
Can we open a bank account before landing.
Regards.
Terry
[21-02-2006,05:35]
[***.67.203.137]
Terry |
(in reply to: Opening of Account before landing)
Yes, HSBC will let you open an account....i got this reply from them...(relating to someone from australia going to canada)
Thank you for your enquiry regarding opening of an account with HSBC Bank Canada. For a full list of our products and services, please visit our web site .
In addition to the account opening forms the following documents are required:-
A photocopy of Passport *
A photocopy of Drivers Licence or Credit Card *
Bankers Introduction Letter OR Group Introduction Form (if account held with HSBC Group)
Know Your Customer form. This form should be completed by you and signed by a HSBC Group staff.
Initial Deposit by Bankers draft. Minimum C$1500.
Your signatures must be witnessed on account opening form by HSBC Group office.
Copy of Letter from Immigration Canada confirming their agreement to issue an Immigration Visa OR student visa OR work Visa (Not required for Canadian Citizens)
W9 form for US citizens or residents.
(*) Must be certified True Copy by HSBC Group office (check our web site for the group office nearest to you). Identification documents not in English must be translated by an official translator.
Please advise in which city you would like to open an account and the area of preference.
If you are able to meet all the above criteria please contact the following HSBC, Australia office, who will assist you with Canada forms
[21-02-2006,07:40]
[***.219.223.72]
banks |
(in reply to: Opening of Account before landing)
plenty of other banks which do not require that BMO CIBC etc - beware HSBC its not all its cracked up to be
[22-02-2006,20:43]
[***.163.80.46]
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