How do I open up a US bank account or credit card from Hong Kong?

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    How do I open up a US bank account or credit card from Hong Kong?

    is that possible from Hong Kong?


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    If you are really loaded, then yes, everything is possible.

    Otherwise, might be tough.


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    Related to getting your streaming working or investment / banking requirements on your end?


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    it's definitely possible. I've opened everything from a brokerage account to obtaining a home mortgage from the US while remote. You will need
    a) US credit score
    b) Evidence of existing financial holdings in the US (checking, savings, etc)
    c) W2 and/or evidence of tax filings for several years (3 years is standard)

    A US citizenship and address of course wouldn't hurt.


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    HSBC international?


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    btw, which US bank are you looking at? i just called yesterday goldman sachs marcus and all it took was like 5 minutes to open an account. they currently have the highest savings rates. anyone using marcus? what you think of their service?


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    probably don't tell them your name is "john doe" as it's kinda a red flag.


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    Opening a savings account is pretty easy. Credit card might be impossible unless you have a social security number and a credit score.