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LittleGirl

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3. We bank with the post office
Mon Aug 13, 2018, 06:46 AM
Aug 2018

here in Switzerland. It was the only bank besides UBS that would take us as Americans citizens. Other banks here flat refuse to open accounts for Americans because of the IRS disclosure that is required. We're small potatoes bankers that need cash for groceries and small things. Most places take cards now but it wasn't like that 5 yrs ago.

This is the best way to bank and it will work in the states. There are branches everywhere and ATMs even in small towns. Fees are fair.

Don't forget about credit unions. TreasonousBastard Aug 2018 #1
This was my first thought as well. We belong to two... WePurrsevere Aug 2018 #5
I love my credit union bottomofthehill Aug 2018 #8
Love my credit union. Ferrets are Cool Aug 2018 #9
Bernie has been talking about this for a while oberliner Aug 2018 #2
Yes he sure has SkyDancer Aug 2018 #4
Not exactly a new idea... TreasonousBastard Aug 2018 #10
We bank with the post office LittleGirl Aug 2018 #3
The Post Office in Korea does banking rpannier Aug 2018 #6
K&R! Omaha Steve Aug 2018 #7
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