With tourist visa, can I open a bank account with ICBC/ BoC/ ABC / CCB/ Merchant bank?
Yes, you can. The only actual needed document is your passport. You need neither proof of address nor proof of income. Take at least 50 RMB currency with you for minimum deposit and in certain cases service charge.
How can I open a bank account?
When you enter the bank, head for an information desk and express the desire to open an account. They will give you a bilingual form. But it is suggested that you ask the information desk staff to fill it out for you.
How can I get internet or mobile banking?
To get the internet or mobile banking access, you need only to tell the counter staff to activate it. Then follow his/her instruction to set all the passwords needed. You will get a U aegis for internet bank.
Is there anything else I should pay attention to?
Make sure that the name on the form matches the name on your passport exactly. Otherwise there’s a chance that the computer system will regard the wrong name as another account and won’t let your money get throuth.
Do bank staffs speak English?
That depends on which branches you go to. Most small branch staffs can’t speak English or very broken English.
Does this website offer in-person assistance in this respect?
Yes, we do. We can have one of our staffs take you to a nearby bank. He/she will offer English support and procedure assistance.
How can I get in-person assistance from this website?
Please call us and let us know what kind of bank account you need. After that, we can set a time to meet and get the work done in one of the bank branches.