 | View Full Version : Valis International Locutus 07-26-2002, 09:52 AM Hi, Just wondering if anyone has had any experience with Valis International? I am a UK resident wishing to open a US bank account and they seem like a great option. Any opinions? Regards, Locutus apollo 07-26-2002, 01:06 PM search the forums, there are banks in US that will open your US based checking account for free, all you need is to fax/mail some tax forms, I can't remember exactly what, but there was a thread about it... Jedito 07-26-2002, 02:42 PM thebancorp.com or ispbank.net which its the same :) apollo 07-26-2002, 03:06 PM alright! Locutus 07-26-2002, 03:55 PM Has anyone had experience with bancorp/ispbank? Jedito 07-26-2002, 04:09 PM Yes, I do. They're fine, the only problem its that their info@ its answered for a bunch of money who don't know how to read or write. They sent me the ATM card 3 times to an incorrect address. Finally, I told them to send it through Fedex to track it, but, guess what? they send it through regular mail one more time. So, I have to cancel another card, and finally I contacted to somebody who know read, and she sent it through UPS. All this process took + 2 months. Locutus 07-26-2002, 04:19 PM Hi, but other than that, would you still recommend them? And do you know if I can withdraw my PayPal funds into it? Also, is there a setup fee or is it just the monthly $5.95? Any other charges? Jedito 07-26-2002, 04:30 PM Yes, I still use it, their web interface its pretty good and friendly, no problems with the ATM card, also, they provide you with a MasterCard debit card, which its better than a simple ATM Card. To be honest, I don't know if they charge monthly fee, there is a setup fee of $4.95 if I'm not wrong. Locutus 07-26-2002, 04:32 PM Do you know if I can withdraw my PayPal funds into it? Also, will I still get the Mastercard, even though I stay in the UK and no the US? How long did it take for them to setup your account? Thanks :) Jedito 07-26-2002, 04:35 PM Hmm.. I don't know if you can withdraw your PayPal funds into it, I never used in that way, but I don't see why not. Also, yes, you'll get the Mastercard even if you live in the UK, I live in Argentina and I received it. The setup take usually 5 bussines days (I have 2 accounts). Locutus 07-26-2002, 04:56 PM Hi, thanks for all your help :) Omair Haroon 08-11-2002, 11:56 AM Hello, Sorry for bringing a dead topic to life, but which account should I go for? Business account? Can anyone give me the direct link where they state their rates? Also, after I get a bank account from thebancorp.com, would I be able to get a simple authorize.net and I would be all set? Please advise. --Omair apollo 08-12-2002, 05:05 AM for OK personal accounts you may also check out netbank.com ps. for business accounts I suggest Bankone - no monthly fees for their net checking account and it's great! tatayoyo 03-09-2005, 11:08 PM I have my bank account opened with hsbc usa for two months now. I used Easy Corp Ltd to get this account opened and it was done within one month. Maybe it can help... this is totally free banking with HSBC. http://www.***********************/main.php?f=banking They also opened me a personal bank account in a private bank in New York. I got online banking, visa debit card and even a american express gold with them. http://www.***********************/ |