Bank Account

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Member since 18 May 2022

arthow1847Active member23 February 2024 05:23:54

Is it easy to open up a bank account in Siem Reap for American expats?If I am to relocate there a likely a option to consider long term.

mpmilestogo Active member

Member since 24 October 2023

mpmilestogoActive member23 February 2024 07:21:57

I think it's pretty easy. I have an account on ABA bank. It took me about 20 minutes. Need to have your passport and long term visa. Some people have had problems with ABA. I had none. There are other banks as well. I make a lot of use of paying with the mobile app. Personally think their mobile app is excellent. You can use the app in lieu of the debit card at atms to withdraw cash. QR code scanning to pay really nice. Other banks do this too.

arthow1847 Active member

Member since 18 May 2022

arthow1847Active member23 February 2024 13:07:04

The more info I find on relocating and living in Cambodia the better it seems with less of a hassel on so many things than many of other S.E. Asian nations.Some seem to be very bureaucratic.

arthow1847 Active member

Member since 18 May 2022

arthow1847Active member21 March 2024 04:50:30

Just wondering if I can collect my monthly Social Security via an account with ABA in Cambodia?

Dianne Brown Member

Member since 19 August 2023

Dianne BrownMember21 March 2024 07:23:52

Yes you can however with all the bureaucracy and paper work it could be months. Go into Social Security youtube address and they have a drop down box you could choose wherever country you want transfer. But be aware it could be months or maybe not!!!

arthow1847 Active member

Member since 18 May 2022

arthow1847Active member21 March 2024 10:02:34

@Dianne BrownThank you, in the meantiime I should just continue with my present U.S. bank until.

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