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joelkrock
American expat in Brazil
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American
Registration: 25 May 2023
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Opening first bank account - Any recommendations? by martinsan
I am doing a bit of research about bank accounts in Brasil. My idea is to use it wherever my UK card isn't accepted and also for PIX transfers. Not planning to hold much money in that account. I will make small transfers from the UK using Western ...
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Hello Folks!Regarding accessing funds....I can't recall based on my last time in Brazil, do American bank ATM cards work there? As an alternative, what about receiving funds thru Western Union? What documentation do I need for Western Union? If ... Read More
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New members of the Brazil forum, introduce yourselves here - 2023 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Brazil forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
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Hello Folks!!!!How is everyone doing today?I just joined Expat.com, based on my residing in, or at a minimum, spending much of my time in Fortaleza, Brazil beginning this summer.My girlfriend lives there and given that the visa process takes so long ... Read More