US Banks Reject Online Account Applications From Long-Term Expats
A long-term UK resident with an established banking history struggled to open a US bank account online, with no clear reason given for the rejection. The customer contrasts this with challenger banks like Metro Bank and Revolut, which onboarded them with far less friction.
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