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Daughter going to work in Disneyland for 3 mths - bank account advice ?

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  • 19-04-2017 8:52pm
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    dodzy
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    Hi folks,

    as stated, the 20yr old is heading to work in Disney for the summer. No info as of yet from the recruiter. Do you reckon she will have to open a US account or is this even possible for a non-resident. Else, paid into her IRE account possibly? And if so, what would be the best option for accessing funds ?

    Cheers


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    él statutorio
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    Non residents can open accounts. (At least in CA anyway). I presume she's on J1 for the summer? If so she'll have a social security number.

    As long as she has a social the banks should be fine.

    If for some reason she doesn't have a social it will depend on the banks own policy, I've found Bank of America to be the easiest to work with but she may have to try a few banks.


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    dodzy
    Registered Users Posts: 10,001 ✭✭✭✭dodzy


    ?l statutorio wrote: »
    Non residents can open accounts. (At least in CA anyway). I presume she's on J1 for the summer? If so she'll have a social security number.

    As long as she has a social the banks should be fine.

    If for some reason she doesn't have a social it will depend on the banks own policy, I've found Bank of America to be the easiest to work with but she may have to try a few banks.

    Cheers for the info. Much appreciated:)


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    thebeerbaron
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    Bring a proof of address also for the bank account.


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    ProudDUB
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    If she has two pieces of government issued, photo ID, she should bring them. She'll have her passport obviously, but if she has an Irish drivers license/learner permit/public services card etc etc get her to bring them too. (Not sure if a student ID card counts as government issued.)

    To open a bank acct in the US, the banks usually require two forms of government issued photo ID. There may be some that are willing to be flexible if she is a non national, but she'll make life easy on herself if she can arrive with two.


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    TeaBagMania
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    pretty sure Disney has their own bank\credit union for employees. the HR department should be able to assist her in opening an account. when she's ready to come home, withdraw balance and close account


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    gizmo81
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    Hi

    Can I recommend Revolut. It won't take over as a main bank acc. However, it sure will ease transactions from bank of mam and dad, instantly added to her account via app. Also, if she has any euro she will get the better exchange rate.

    No charges and no FX fees.

    Best of luck


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    baboo800
    Registered Users Posts: 196 ✭✭baboo800


    Hi op

    I worked for Disney in Florida last Summer. Disney set up bank accounts for us and paid out wages into these. I had no problem accessing money from this account after I came home using the debit card that we were given.

    If you've any more questions about the programme don't be afraid to send me a pm


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