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Feb 7, 2013 13:27
guest15014	I am coming to China on 2nd March (from UK) to work there for 2 years and I need to open a bank account on arrival for my salary. What do I need to do this? Thanks

Feb 7, 2013 20:09	#1
LONELYJOURNEY Points: Join Date: Oct 28, 2009 Status: Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by GUEST15014 I am coming to China on 2nd March (from UK) to work there for 2 years and I need to open a bank account on arrival for my salary. What do I need to do this? Thanks It's easy. Take your passport to the bank and ask them to open an account for you.

Feb 9, 2013 04:17	#2
GUEST15014	thank you. well that is easy. I was told that i couldn,t open an account until I got my working visa.

Feb 17, 2013 01:49	#3
LONELYJOURNEY Points: Join Date: Oct 28, 2009 Status: Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by GUEST15014 thank you. well that is easy. I was told that i couldn,t open an account until I got my working visa. Really? I am sorry that I didn't give you the correct answer. The Chinese documents don't say visa is required.

Feb 22, 2013 01:50	#4
WANHU Points: Join Date: Feb 20, 2007 Status: Offline	Many people tried to be experts on Chinese banking. Go to the bank and ask, you'll get the correct answer(s). I'm not working in China, just an occasional traveller. I used to have a banking account in China but now already closed as I don't need to put money in the bank anymore. Wan

Feb 25, 2013 23:52	#5
LONELYJOURNEY Points: Join Date: Oct 28, 2009 Status: Offline	Wanhu is correct. Go to the bank and ask them how you can open an account. The documents and requirements might vary from bank to bank.

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