Comment by FooBarWidget
2 years ago
I recall that some of the questions mention that having US income is problematic, and that even having a US phone number is problematic.
But I'm not 100% sure.
2 years ago
I recall that some of the questions mention that having US income is problematic, and that even having a US phone number is problematic.
But I'm not 100% sure.
Having certain ties to the US (such as a US phone number or regular transfers to or from a US account) are considered "US indicia". Having them triggers a requirement (thanks to FATCA) for the bank to verify your status as a non-US person. Usually this means furnishing a W-8BEN to the bank. This applies even if you're not a US citizen and never set foot in the US.