Anybody Tried KBE.BC Bank?

[Silvio]

Seems they allow oening a free bank account for non-residents (and even have some approval process online)

https://www.kbc.be/retail/en/products/payments/current-accounts/gratis-zichtrekening-openen.html
Anybody tried them?

 

[UScorp]

Hi, I was able to open an account with them (personal). Working well with the‌ APP. They provide a card as well.

 

[TurnedToRobot]

Isn't it an EMI which is located in Belgium ?

 

[Silvio]

Cool, care to‍ share any details- You just gave them an address outside BE?
What did they ask⁠ for?

 

[Volex]

For not resident it is necessary a regular ID card and the proof that you‌ are coming to Belgium.

 

[UScorp]

You can use Kbc.ie as well completly online , normal KYC docs

 

[myhand]

Where is the WAO factor here?

 

[Andrew Gooden]

Congratulations are in‍ order for you. It seems like a good bank and please keep us updated with⁠ any development. Cheers!

 

[Andrew Gooden]

So one only have to be‍ going or living in Belgium? Any information on foreigner opening an account with them online?⁠

 

[TurnedToRobot]

Sounds like someone is BS people here again. They don't open for foreigners‌ so you are either from Belgium or you had the magic touch.

 

[UScorp]

darkster, please read my post: kbc.ie - ie is for Ireland , and I'm not‌ a resident of Ireland

 

[Martin Everson]

Cool find. Keep them coming thu&¤#. Thanks to OP also. I use Keytrade bank in Belgium and some others but Belgium banks seem too Benelux focused in everything‌ they do. Will look into Ireland branch however. More banks yum yum.....

Does Apple Pay‍ and Google Pay really work with KBC as that will be reason I want an⁠ account?

 

[UScorp]

Hi, just checked the KBC APP . Shows a Add to Apple Wallet Button ,‌ nothing for Google Pay

 

[Volex]

To open a current account in kbc.ie must be resident in the EU.

 

[Silvio]

Awesome, will check it out. They open for non-BE residents?⁣
By the way possible to send you a PM?

 

[Martin Everson]

Yes I have both keytrade Lux‍ and keytrade BE. They don't give a card though to non-BE. However do check your⁠ situation as they change compliance all the time. I recently had citibank Dubai close my⁤ account as they no longer accept non-residents. I'm sure these banks globally are all preparing⁣ for the end game.

PM me no problem.

 

[Silvio]

I tried but couldn't open your profile, can you PM⁣ me instead?

 

[Martin Everson]

Sent you PM. Is it not a question you can ask here? 😀