International Students
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Each year, thousands of students from around the world come to study at UNT. Many believe that they are ineligible to open a checking account in the United States, but that is not necessarily true. This helpful guide will let you know how to what open your domestic bank account. Having a checking account will make it easier to pay for living expenses, food, rent, books etc.
- Social Security Number (SSN) – Preferred but not required. Individual
- Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) – Preferred but not required.
- An unexpired, foreign passport book (if SSN or ITIN are not available).
- A current I-20 form (Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant) issued by the University of North Texas (if SSN or ITIN are not available).
- A U.S. visa is not required.
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With a Social Security number or an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number, you may conveniently open your checking account online at datcu.org.
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Without a SSN / ITIN, you will need to go to DATCU’s branch located in the UNT Student Union, room 222, for in-person assistance to open your International Student Account.
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DATCU will require an opening deposit of $5 in a share savings account to activate / open your account*.
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When you open a banking account at a U.S. bank or credit union and begin transacting business including making purchases, deposits, paying bills, etc., you are beginning to create a history with your financial institution.
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This financial history will be beneficial to you if you want to borrow money, make a large purchase such as an auto or home; Simply put, this relationship history greatly improves your chance of getting approved if you stay in the U.S upon your college graduation.
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With a domestic financial institution like DATCU, you will have the opportunity for Direct Deposit where paychecks can be electronically delivered directly to your checking account.
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Having a local credit union, makes it much more convenient to pay bills directly online instead of having to utilize money orders that have a fee associated.
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At DATCU, with an active checking account, you will have access to over 55,000+ free, global ATMs.**
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With DATCU’s convenient technology options, you will have immediate access to our free online banking and mobile app. So, wherever you are twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, you’ll be able to manage your money.
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When you are away from campus and need assistance, we have eleven local branch locations nearby to serve you if you need to visit with someone. There is also a virtual branch where you call and speak with a member representative or live chat with us on our website.
- Social Security Number (SSN) – Preferred but not required. Individual
- Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) – Preferred but not required.
- An unexpired, foreign passport book (if SSN or ITIN are not available).
- A current I-20 form (Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant) issued by the University of North Texas (if SSN or ITIN are not available).
- A U.S. visa is not required.
-
With a Social Security number or an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number, you may conveniently open your checking account online at datcu.org.
-
Without a SSN / ITIN, you will need to go to DATCU’s branch located in the UNT Student Union, room 222, for in-person assistance to open your International Student Account.
-
DATCU will require an opening deposit of $5 in a share savings account to activate / open your account*.
-
When you open a banking account at a U.S. bank or credit union and begin transacting business including making purchases, deposits, paying bills, etc., you are beginning to create a history with your financial institution.
-
This financial history will be beneficial to you if you want to borrow money, make a large purchase such as an auto or home; Simply put, this relationship history greatly improves your chance of getting approved if you stay in the U.S upon your college graduation.
-
With a domestic financial institution like DATCU, you will have the opportunity for Direct Deposit where paychecks can be electronically delivered directly to your checking account.
-
Having a local credit union, makes it much more convenient to pay bills directly online instead of having to utilize money orders that have a fee associated.
-
At DATCU, with an active checking account, you will have access to over 55,000+ free, global ATMs.**
-
With DATCU’s convenient technology options, you will have immediate access to our free online banking and mobile app. So, wherever you are twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, you’ll be able to manage your money.
-
When you are away from campus and need assistance, we have eleven local branch locations nearby to serve you if you need to visit with someone. There is also a virtual branch where you call and speak with a member representative or live chat with us on our website.
