Opening a bank account with a guardian visa?

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kentonell Active member

Member since 27 January 2012

kentonellActive member06 November 2013 00:35:17

Hi,

I just received my guardian visa. Does anyone know if there is any bank that allows foreigners to open a bank account when only holding that visa status? I had some business with HSBC the other day and asked them and the answer was a big NO so that's why I'm throwing the question out to you all.

Best Regards

Kent

Gravitas ViP

Member since 02 March 2011

GravitasViP06 November 2013 01:49:19

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Try Standard Chartered - it is the equivalent of any other visa that gives you residency rights so HSBC are incorrect. What they are missing is having an employment visa and a letter from your employer which is the usual practice. Just explain that the school would have to give you a letter if anyone as you do not work in Malaysia but have bills to pay in RM so need the bank account. Dont take no for an answer - escalate and ask to see the Manager - unfortunately it is the only way to get anything resolved. Have used this route a couple of times to solve issues. Its just because the workers have to tick boxes not think outside of them.

kentonell Active member

Member since 27 January 2012

kentonellActive member08 November 2013 00:18:43

Thanks for the info Gravitas, I will visit SC asap and see what they require. I have been reading up a little bit and have heard that Hong Leong allows foreigners opening a bank account with a connected debit card with a passport so I will pay them a visit as well.

Kent

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