United States Bank Account Opening

This page compares 10 accounts available in United States, listing minimum deposit, monthly fee, how to apply and non-resident eligibility one by one: 7 can be opened fully online, 1 explicitly accept non-residents, 6 have no minimum deposit. Click any account for the full document checklist, pros and cons and common rejection reasons.

Data updated 2026-10-01 · compiled from published bank terms

Full comparison10 accounts

AccountRegionTypeMinimum depositMonthly feeHow to applyNon-residentsRating
Mercury United States Digital Bank 无最低存款要求 免月费 Online Conditional ★ 4.4
Chime United States Digital Bank 无最低开户存款要求 零月费、零管理费 Online Not for non-residents ★ 4.3
SoFi United States Digital Bank 无最低存款要求(可 0 开) 零管理费 Online Not for non-residents ★ 4.3
Ally Bank United States Digital Bank 无最低存款要求 零管理费 Online Not for non-residents ★ 4.2
East West Bank United States Traditional Bank 通常要求首存 1,500 美元起(部分账户更低) 约 0–15 美元/月 Remote or in person Non-residents OK ★ 4.1
Varo Bank United States Digital Bank 无最低存款要求 零管理费 Online Not for non-residents ★ 4.1
Bank of America United States Traditional Bank 开户后需存入 25 美元激活 约 0–12 美元/月 Must visit Conditional ★ 4
Axos Bank United States Digital Bank 部分账户有最低起存(约 $50–$250) 多数零月费(满足条件) Online Not for non-residents ★ 4
Current United States Digital Bank 无最低存款要求 基础零月费(部分功能订阅) Online Not for non-residents ★ 3.9
Chase Bank United States Traditional Bank 开户后需存入 25 美元激活 约 0–12 美元/月 Must visit Conditional ★ 3.8

FAQ

Can non-residents open a bank account in United States?

1 of the 10 accounts on this page explicitly accept non-residents (East West Bank). "Accepts applications" does not mean guaranteed approval — banks still assess your ID, proof of address and source of funds. Without local residence or a tax number, prefer accounts marked as remotely openable.

Do I have to visit United States in person to open an account?

Not necessarily. 7 of the 10 accounts can be opened fully online (Chime, Mercury, Varo Bank), with no branch visit; the remaining 3 still require a branch visit or an appointment. Online opening depends on whether your documents pass automated checks.

How much money do I need to open an account in United States?

Minimums vary widely — see the "Minimum deposit" column. 6 account(s) have no minimum deposit, so you need not fund on day one. Also watch the minimum balance and monthly fee; dormant accounts can incur charges.

How long does it take to open an account in United States?

It depends on the account: online accounts are usually approved within minutes to a few working days, while branch or manually reviewed accounts typically take 1 to 3 weeks. The "How to apply" column shows the channel for each account, and timings are on the individual pages.