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Cashing an American Government Check in China Or Hong Kong
Started this discussion. Last reply by 蛇口Jon Jul 20, 2012. 15 Replies 0 Likes
What is the quickest way to cash an American Government check. China Banks will hold for two months. Need to have an account open for six months in Hong Kong before they will accept a foreign check.Continue
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Isabelle replied to KMC's discussion Cashing an American Government Check in China Or Hong Kong"Yeah, that's the general rule. My preferred bank turned me down actually, so I tried BOC HK. I'm not sure if it helped that I showed them my Bank of China (mainland) account."
Robert replied to KMC's discussion Cashing an American Government Check in China Or Hong Kong"That's strange as others I know have been turned down for not having a local HK address."
Isabelle replied to KMC's discussion Cashing an American Government Check in China Or Hong Kong"For Bank of China (HK), they asked for my address proof in Shenzhen along with other documents when I told them I'm not an HK resident.."
Robert replied to KMC's discussion Cashing an American Government Check in China Or Hong Kong"Just out of interest, did they ask for any address proof and what did you give them if they did?"
KMC replied to KMC's discussion Cashing an American Government Check in China Or Hong Kong"thank you everyone. i opened accounts at HSBC and Citibank in Hong Kong but they said I must have the accounts opened for six months bfor i can deposit a foreign check. I settled for my only other option. i deposited the check into…"
Isabelle replied to KMC's discussion Cashing an American Government Check in China Or Hong Kong"Same with Bank of China (Hong Kong). Of course, HSBC is a much better choice considering its international network."
KhunJason replied to KMC's discussion Cashing an American Government Check in China Or Hong Kong"Not true. I set up an account with HSBC using my Shenzhen address."
Robert replied to KMC's discussion Cashing an American Government Check in China Or Hong Kong"The big problem facing most people working in SZ is that to set up a bank account in HK requires proof of local residence there."
Cynic The Troll replied to KMC's discussion Cashing an American Government Check in China Or Hong Kong"If you have an American bank, check with them about the various depositing services they offer. Some have accounts with UPS and/or FedEx that allow you to deposit from them, some banks allow you to scan and send via the internet and some you…"
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