Industrial and Commerical Bank of China

Industrial and Commerical Bank of China - opening accounts
Mar 11, 2007 17:44
PUBLIUS Points: Join Date: Mar 11, 2007 Status: offline	Hello everyone! I was in Shenzhen in 2005 and opened a bank account at the Shenzhen branch of the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (SZICBC). Really it was not too difficult. With my dictionary in tow, I was able to communicate (pantomime and point really), obtained an application, and had a trusted friend fill it out in Chinese. My question is, How long do these ICBC accounts remain active? and Are there ICBC branches in Shanghai? I am going to Shanghai in May and would like to use their banking services. Cheers and thanks in advance, Publius

Industrial and Commerical Bank of China - opening accounts

Mar 11, 2007 17:44

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Hello everyone!

I was in Shenzhen in 2005 and opened a bank account at the Shenzhen branch of the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (SZICBC). Really it was not too difficult. With my dictionary in tow, I was able to communicate (pantomime and point really), obtained an application, and had a trusted friend fill it out in Chinese.

My question is, How long do these ICBC accounts remain active?

and

Are there ICBC branches in Shanghai?

I am going to Shanghai in May and would like to use their banking services.

Cheers and thanks in advance,

Publius

Mar 11, 2007 19:52	#1
TOMORROWNEVE... Points: Join Date: Sep 29, 2004 Status: Offline	1. it will remain untill you cancel it yourself. 2.ICBC is everywhere here in China. But if you use it in Shanghai, the comission will be charged.

Mar 11, 2007 20:15	#2
MAY001 Points: Join Date: Sep 28, 2005 Status: Offline	Yes, if u use the same account in Shanghai, you will be charged extra serving fee. Why not open another account in Shanghai?

Mar 11, 2007 20:47	#3
CONNY129 Points: Join Date: May 25, 2005 Status: Offline	once you use their sevice,your account will be activated.

Mar 11, 2007 21:20	#4
FAERIEQUEENE Points: Join Date: Aug 8, 2006 Status: Offline	ICBC is a strong chinese bank in Hongkong with asian business, and offers RMB accounts and credit card facility. i think they can deal with the overseas relationship from Hong Kong too. They are present in most of the chinese cities.

Mar 11, 2007 21:31	#5
PUBLIUS Points: Join Date: Mar 11, 2007 Status: Offline	Thank you for the good advice everyone! I will follow May001's advice and open a Shanghai branch account. Cheers, Publius

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