BJG88 replied to the topic Newbie question – which US bank to open an account with? in the forum Overseas Deals 12 years, 6 months ago
I just arrived in the States on a fact finding trip.
I walked into a Wells Fargo in Atlanta at opening time and within an hour had a savings and checking account, temporary debit card and a cheque book.
The documents/info I took with me: US mailing address, US cell phone number, passport and drivers licence.