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How to Open a US Bank Account Without a Social Security Number
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How to Open a US Bank Account Without a Social Security Number

Federal rules were written with your case in mind: a bank can accept a passport or consular ID instead of an SSN. Here is what to bring, where to try first, and what to do when a branch says no.