BROU

BROU (Banco República Oriental del Uruguay)乌拉圭共和国银行

Uruguay 传统银行 In-branch required Non-residents OK ★ 4.2

Minimum depositNon-residents need a term deposit of at least US$5,000, frozen for at least 181 days

Monthly feeBasic account fee is low and often waived

Minimum balanceBasic account has no minimum balance requirement

How to apply—

Processing timeAbout 1 hour in branch; the account is usable in 1-3 business days

Institution typeTraditional Bank

Data baseline 2026-10. Editor-verified, but rules change — confirm with the official site before applying. Data transparency →

About this bank

Non-residents must place a USD 5,000 deposit frozen for at least 181 days
Mostly Spanish service, limited English
Strict source-of-funds review; documents often need notarisation or an apostille

Non-residents should book at a downtown Montevideo branch and prepare bilingual proof of address and source of funds

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

Bank offers change frequently by region and quarter. Checked 2026-10; follow the bank's official promo page.

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

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