Open a US Bank and Credit Card Account from both Australia and the US without a SSN!
Thousands of Australians on US visas face the challenge of opening US Bank and Credit Card accounts before they get a SSN.
The main challenge facing Australian ex-pats is how to open a US Bank account, let alone access US credit without a US Credit Score or a Social Security Number.
Solution: The Australian Community, through a partnership with Adro’s Ex-pat Banking Platform can open US Checking, Savings and Credit Card accounts before (or after) they arrive in America!
SPECIAL $50 OFFER FROM ADRO!
- Deposits $500 (or more), AND
- Spend $50 (or more) across at least 5 transactions, by September 30
Adro will send you $50!
Open U.S. Bank Accounts and Access Credit Cards:
Some credit card companies will issue Australians with a US credit card to build a credit score. However, credit cards are only half of the banking equation: You also need to open a US Bank account for money transfers and day-to-day banking needs.
The Australian Community recognized this challenge and, in 2012, first introduced a program where Australians arriving in the US can open US bank accounts and obtain a US credit card without a Social Security Number.
This is highly valuable service is available to our members through Adro. Members can now open US bank accounts and credit cards from Australia. This way they can transfer money, and start building US credit the day they arrive in America.
Assisting our members to overcome the challenges of living in the US is core to our Mission. Providing a way for our members to not only open a US Bank account and establish a credit card in the US before they leave Australia makes perfect sense and is an added value to joining our organization.
Opening financial accounts while still in Oz is a highly valuable and convenient offering from Adro and OFX!
At the end of the day, it is personal choice, and which bank offers you the best service, interest rate etc. is best decided by doing your own due diligence.
Some of the offerings by Corporate Members may generate a benefit to The Australian Community or third parties.
What better way to Fund your New US Bank Account than transferring money internationally using our Preferred Rate from OFX! See below for details.
About The Australian Community
Founded in 2011, we connect more Australians in America.
If you are a professional Australian taking your career to the next level, or the U.S. is the next step in your company's global expansion, we can connect you to all of the resources you need for success in America.
Open your US accounts before or after arriving
The no-fee checking + savings accounts, and credit card for Australian expats.
Before you send money Overseas!
Use this Currency Converter to gauge how much money you could save over your existing FOREX service by accessing The Australian Community’s Preferred OFX Rate.
Currencies can fluctuate by the minute. This Converter is indicative of the Preferred OFX Rate at this time.
However, once you register and access our Preferred OFX Rate, you will see the current converted rate, and the converted amount before making your transfer.
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