FINANCIAL INFORMATION 

for Ukranian refugees

OPENING A BANKACCOUNT

Guide opening a bankaccount: 

https://www.expatica.com/nl/finance/banking/banking-in-the-netherlands-102753/

How Undocumented Immigrants Can Get Bank Accounts

Some banks let you open an account with an ITIN or passport instead of a Social Security number.

There are banks that don’t require a Social Security number, so if you’re undocumented, it’s still very possible to open an account.

Here’s how to open a bank account without an SSN and why doing so can make you safer and save you money.

What you need to open a bank account

At a minimum, a bank is required by law to obtain basic personal information from you when you open a new account. Here’s what you’ll need to provide:

1. Name and date of birth. To confirm your name and birthday, if you’re undocumented, banks typically require one of the following documents:

• Unexpired passport.

• Government-issued driver's license (including foreign licenses).

• Consular ID.

• Birth certificate.

People in New York City, San Francisco or other cities that issue municipal IDs can often use those IDs as proof of identity.

2. Proof of address. Banks and credit unions often require proof of a street address to open an account. One of the following can satisfy this requirement:

• Utility bill.

• Lease.

• Current driver’s license or municipal ID.

3. Identification number. An identification number means one of the following:

• Social Security number (SSN).

• ITIN (Individual Taxpayer Identification Number — Skip ahead to see how to get one).

• Alien identification card number.

• Any other government-issued document that proves your nationality or residence, such as a passport or foreign driver’s license.

Banks and credit unions may have requirements in addition to the ones listed above.

More information about finance: https://www.refugeehelp.nl/get-help/category/general

https://www.abnamro.nl/en/personal/payments/open-an-account/account-for-ukrainian...

Open a bank account for ukrainian customers - ABN AMRO
Open a bank account in 3 steps. Step 1. Open an account for yourself using your mobile phone. Open the ABN AMRO app and choose: Open a new bank account. Step 2. When opening your account in the app, you need to provide proof of identity in digital form with a valid Ukrainian passport. Step 3.

https://www.expatica.com/nl/finance/banking/banking-in-the-netherlands-102753

A guide to opening a Dutch bank account | Expatica
Documentation generally required when opening a bank account in the Netherlands includes: Valid identification, plus Dutch residence permit if applicable Citizen service number (BSN) which you’ll receive when you register with the tax office Proof of address (a Dutch utility bill or your rental contract in the Netherlands is usually accepted)

https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/banking/undocumented-immigrants-bank-accounts

How Undocumented Immigrants Can Get Bank Accounts - NerdWallet
In most cases, a bank account is required to open a credit card, buy a home or borrow funds to start a business, all actions that help establish a credit history. In some states, you can also open...