Moving to a new country is an exciting adventure many aspire to; however, navigating the financial landscape of a new country can be a challenge. One of the first and most crucial steps in your journey to a new life abroad is setting up a bank account.
Whether you're a digital nomad, expat, or immigrant, understanding the unique rules, requirements, and conditions of opening a bank account in your new home country is crucial to the success of your project.
While it may not always be necessary, especially for shorter stays or if you live a digital nomad lifestyle (we have Deel card to help with that), a local bank account is often a requirement to be able to receive payments, pay utilities, and rent, or even purchase, a home!
From what documents you need to present, to the banking offer landscape of different countries, we are creating a series of guides to help you navigate the process of opening a local bank account in many countries that are common destinations for expats and immigrants.
Select your destination country from the list below and take the first step towards your new life.
