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BancoEstado智利国家银行

Chile 传统银行 In-branch required Non-residents OK ★ 4.3
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Minimum depositNo minimum deposit, free to open
Monthly feeNo maintenance fee
Minimum balanceNo minimum balance
How to apply—
Processing timeOnline pre-application plus about 30 min in branch
Institution typeTraditional Bank
Data baseline 2026-10. Editor-verified, but rules change — confirm with the official site before applying. Data transparency →

About this bank

Advantages

  • CuentaRUT has no monthly fee and no income requirement
  • Most foreigner-friendly, temporary visa accepted
  • State-owned with the most branches and Express counters
  • Online pre-application available

Things to note

  • RUT mandatory, passport alone is not enough
  • Account has balance and deposit limits
  • Some services need a branch visit

Documents required

  • Valid RUT (Chilean tax ID)
  • Passport or foreigner ID card
  • Proof of address
  • Chilean phone number

RUT required; pre-apply online, then collect the card at a branch

Opening offers & benefits

Standing benefits

These are stable, standing account benefits (not time-limited) — available as long as you qualify:

No Monthly FeeNo Min DepositNon-Resident
Bank offers change frequently by region and quarter. Checked 2026-10; follow the bank's official promo page.

FAQ

Ready? Open your account

Having documents ready lowers the chance of rejection; policies change, so confirm with the bank before applying.

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