Here Are the 4 Best Banks for American Digital Nomads
Don't get booted by your bank when you're halfway around the world!
Last week, I shared that I closed my Betterment accounts and moved to a different bank. Why? The company took issue with me being in Mexico, even though I asked them to send my new card to an address in California. They then refused to send me a card ― even to my Georgia address ― until I had provided proof of being a U.S. resident.
Issues like this are not uncommon for digital nomads, but the first time it happens will likely catch you off guard. Don't wait until you need to pay your bills or cover the cost of emergencies overseas to figure out what to do about it. Consider switching to banks that will happily serve you no matter where in the world you go.
How To Find Out If Your Bank Serves International Customers
After the Betterment incident, I started asking myself:
What other banks do I work with that will make a fuss about me being overseas?
That led me down a rabbit hole of answers. So, how can you determine whether your bank will continue serving you while traveling or living abroad?
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