Basic Personal EMI Bank Account with an online card

[Elad]

Hi,
I'm an Israeli living in Thailand doing digital marketing. I have a US LLC with a US business account.
I'm looking for a personal EMI account to use for online payments. Amazon purchases, online courses, airbnb etc. It shouldn't be more than 1-3K USD spent a month.
So basically, I need an online account that can receive small transfers from my US business account and offers an online card.
Any suggestions? Something stable and easy?

Thanks in advance!

 

[uplana]

Did you try with Mercury Bank ?

 

[Elad]

I think that‌ they are only issuing business bank accounts. I actually already have a business bank account‍ with them but I'm looking for a personal bank account to use for personal expenses.⁠ I'm a bit reluctant to use my business account for it.
Thank you

 

[uplana]

What about Wise what is wrong with them or Paysera? if it is a personal‌ account you may use these services?

 

[Elad]

Hi,
Paysera is not‍ available in Thailand and while wise are available they don't issue debit cards to Thailand⁠ so that defeats the purpose of opening an account with them.

 

[VESTANON]

the knack in your scenario is your current location.. do look into getting a pre‌ verified personal EMI + card attached thats operational outside your location.

with the personal EMI‍ you could send funds from your LLC to the personal Emi and access funds via⁠ card attached to it..the EMI should have a deposit criteria via swift or SEPA..

 

[Nacho]

A good choice for you would⁢ be ABA Bank in Cambodia. USD debit cards both physical and virtual are available and︀ no issue receiving transfers from a business ac elsewhere. Highly recommended, but a visit will︁ be necessary. Otherwise Santander in Jersey will allow remote ac opening, transfers from a business︂ ac and give you a USD debit card (not sure if they accept Israeli passport︃ though as they are UK expat oriented)

 

[Elad]

Hi,
This sounds interesting. What are the requirements to open one in⁢ Cambodia? Can I just go in with a tourist visa?
Thanks

 

[startfleetio]

Hey Elad,

Nice to see our⁢ client here. We should be able to do US personal bank accounts now. We will︀ reach out to you with more info.

 

[Elad]

Oh nice. Looking forward to it. You guys rock!

 

[startfleetio]

😎

 

[Nacho]

Hi
When I opened my a/c a few years ago a ‘business’ visa was required but you‍ could get it at the airport when entering the country. Suggest you contact ABA Bank⁠ and ask what their current requirements are. They have excellent 24/7 English speaking customer service.⁤

 

[sonato]

what's wrong with paysera they seem to take everything that is just 10% legit?