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Savvy Nomad July 16, 2025 6m

How to Keep a US Bank Account While Living Abroad

Summary

The transcript discusses challenges digital nomads and expats face maintaining US bank accounts under the Patriot Act, which requires verifiable US residential addresses. Key issues include banks rejecting mail forwarding services and virtual mailboxes as legitimate addresses, potentially leading to account freezes. The practical recommendation is to use a domicile service like Savvy Nomad that provides a real residential street address and supporting documentation to help travelers maintain their US banking relationships while living abroad.

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