Hi is it possible to open a us Dollar account here in Cambodia so i can transfer money here ? Thank u
BANKING? Can you open US$ account ?
Wimbleton
27 August 2013 04:24:20
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Teddylim
27 August 2013 10:41:11
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The accounts I open are all in US denomination, maybe some would open a Cambodian riels account. There might be some charges which you need to check with the bank that you wish to open account with.
Wimbleton
27 August 2013 16:18:34
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Which bank did you use ?
dosolto
28 August 2013 02:25:40
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ABA for me....
why?
Only one who needs only 2 things.... passeport and money 
Wimbleton
28 August 2013 06:33:10
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Thanks Desolto i have a person and they use Canadia bank , i think primarily that they dont get chaarged atm charges DO YOU have any info regarding atm charges at ABA?
dosolto
28 August 2013 07:11:43
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No charges if you are using an ABA atm.
Charges for atms of other banks.
Not a few... nearly 10$
phnom-penh-services
30 August 2013 18:45:30
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I have a Canadia Bank account and I can tell you they do charge for using ATM's even Canadia Bank ATM's.
Teddylim
12 September 2013 07:20:57
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Well it also depends on what accounts you open with the bank and which bank.
dannet
12 September 2013 12:26:12
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Acleda has the most Atms in cambodia and they do charge for atm. All you need is a passport and visa to open account.
dosolto
12 September 2013 13:16:03
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dannet wrote:Acleda has the most Atms in cambodia and they do charge for atm. All you need is a passport and visa to open account.
NO and NO...
Sorry.
I went there to open an account with "Passport and 1 year visa" as you said.... And I have been refused.
They asked me a proof of employment and a paper of my commune attesting that I am living at address.
So, NO.
You need more than a passport and a Visa at ALCELEDA.
I see that you are Khmer-American. And I do know that the policies are different depending on the customer's origin.
As for me, I went there with a French Passport and it was a big NO.
rarky
25 November 2013 06:39:18
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I have recently opened $US accounts with both Canadia and Acleda banks. I also inquired at ANZ Royal. Information below is from my personal experience as a foreigner opening a Cambodian bank account within the last 1-2 months.
Canadia Bank
- Passport with Ordinary visa with at least 6mths validity required to open account
- Local ph number or proof of local address required to open account
- They do NOT issue a debit card, only standard ATM card
- Credit card can be issued, but you must put money into the account and you can only spend up to 80% of your account balance (it works more or less like a debit card, but is called a credit card)
- Internet banking available
ACLEDA Bank
- Passport with Ordinary visa with at least 6mths validity required to open account
- Proof of local employment letter or Business license required open account and/or proof of address (lease), notarised from Sangkat chief.
- Visa Debit card issued
- Internet banking not available
ANZ Royal Bank
- Passport with Ordinary visa with at least 6mths validity required to open account
- Proof of local employment letter or Business license required open account
- Proof of local address required to open account
- Min $USD500 opening balance required. Must maintain min balance of $USD500 to avoid fees
- They do NOT issue a Visa/Mastercard debit card, only standard ATM card or ANZ Debit card (cannot be used internationally or for internet purchases, etc.)
- Internet banking available
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