Opening a bank account in Belgium

Last activity 28 September 2011 by Harmonie

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JulienFounder28 September 2011 07:43:18

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Hi all,

is it difficult for expats to open a bank account in Belgium ?

Which documents are required to open a bank account in Belgium ?

How long does it take to open it ?

Is there any restriction for expats regarding the services (loans for instance) ?

Which bank would you recommend ?

Thanks in advance for your participation,

Julien

hannahhadmanSerial expat28 September 2011 07:56:09

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Wasnt this a topic a while back. I opened mine with Dexia very easy just needed my UK passport. However its all in ducth

JulienFounder28 September 2011 08:32:37

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I've found the other topic here https://www.expat.com/forum/256-8-bank-belgium.html but maybe it was more about Brussels ?

hannahhadmanSerial expat28 September 2011 08:35:10

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Perhaps This is a little offtopic I know but I also think they should be a Gent forum I find more and more people being from gent around here

HarmonieViP28 September 2011 09:38:07

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Thanks for your suggestion hannahhadman!

It has been taken into consideration.

Harmonie.

lpieters1New member28 September 2011 11:40:42

I do know that if you come from non European countries you are required to give in your ID from the commune that you live in to the bank as proof of residence, to any bank you wish to open an account.

HarmonieViP28 September 2011 12:12:46

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Thanks for this tips lpieters1!

Harmonie.

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