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Opening a bank account abroad: choosing the country

Every country sets its own rules for non-resident account opening. This page brings together the 60 jurisdictions covered on the site, with direct access to each country guide.

Why the country matters

The country determines the account currency, deposit protection, required documents and the tax treatment of interest. A European bank applies EU anti-money-laundering rules, while an offshore centre often requires a high minimum deposit and detailed evidence of the source of funds.

Your link to the country remains the first criterion: residence, employment, studies, retirement or business activity. Without such a link, many banks refuse remote opening or reserve it for private clients able to place a minimum amount.

How to use these guides

Each country guide describes the local banking system, the main banks open to foreigners and the steps for a personal, business, holding-company or wealth-management account. Reporting obligations remain those of your country of residence, which often require foreign accounts to be declared every year.

Conditions change regularly. Before taking any step, check the information directly with the chosen bank and the country’s banking supervisor.

The 60 countries and territories