| Welcome to Yanks Down Under! You're currently viewing our forum as a guest. This means you are limited to certain areas of the board and there are some features you can't use. If you join our community, you'll be able to access member-only sections, and use many member-only features such as customising your profile, sending personal messages, and voting in polls. Registration is simple, fast, and completely free. Join our community! If you're already a member please log in to your account to access all of our features: |
| Aussie Banks in USA; post your links here | |
|---|---|
| Topic Started: May 1 2010, 12:48:25 PM (829 Views) | |
| sheowahya | May 1 2010, 12:48:25 PM Post #1 |
|
True Blue Mate
|
Ok... we all know that there are precious few banks that actually have offices (or internet presence) in BOTH Australia and America. I personally used HSBC when I moved here, so here is their Aussie and Amer sites... USA - HSBC AUS - HSBC I also found out today that ANZ has an American presence... USA - ANZ AUS - ANZ So that led me to start this thread... All too many times people are looking for a bank ... let's put them all in one place for people to find. If you know of a bank that has a presence in both countries, please add both links to this list. Cheers, Marilyn |
|
My Timeline ========= Category 136 BN - Skilled Independent. Skills Assessment: Applied ICAA: 13May05 Approved as Accountant 2211-11: 26Feb07 Main Visa Application: Sent to ASPC: 12Mar07 VISA Approved: 07Nov07 Main move to Australia: 17Apr08 Citizenship Application: Applied: 17Apr12 Appointment: 7May12 | |
 |
 
|
| elsja | May 2 2010, 07:14:04 PM Post #2 |
|
aussie pilot lover
|
Citibank... but I wouldn't recommend them. |
|
Elsja's Bloggity Blog | |
|
|
|
| blarg | May 2 2010, 11:39:59 PM Post #3 |
|
True Blue Mate
|
ING Direct is in both countries. I don't know how related the two branches are as I've never used them in the US, but they've been fantastic for easy products that don't have annoying fine print. http://www.ingdirect.com http://www.ingdirect.com.au |
|
|
|
| Colorado | Aug 7 2010, 02:07:16 AM Post #4 |
|
Anklebiter
|
Does anyone have a 2010 update to this banking information? We have a local Credit Union in the USA and Westpac in Australia (from living there previously). Any recommendations on which US bank to open an account with before we leave the country? Thanks! Rachel |
| Rachel Watson | |
|
|
|
| redmoon | Aug 7 2010, 08:22:19 AM Post #5 |
|
Chinwagger
|
Bank of America works well with Westpac (no formal connection though) ..free atm withdrawals between banks. Elsja.. why don't you recommend citibank? |
|
|
|
| Colorado | Aug 10 2010, 11:04:56 PM Post #6 |
|
Anklebiter
|
Thanks to those who replied. I just went on-line and opened an account with Bank of America and transferred money into it from our credit union using the debit card. It took all of 5 minutes! |
| Rachel Watson | |
|
|
|
| elsja | Aug 13 2010, 05:41:20 PM Post #7 |
|
aussie pilot lover
|
Hi just saw this. I had citibank before because they used to advertise free withdraws from any citibank around the world. There also wasn't any exchange difference. Well one day that just stopped and they started charging me. PLUS any time I'd drive to one of the 3 or 4 branches in ALL of sydney, the ATMs would ALWAYS be out of money!!! I could never even use them. I had to complain so many times. BofA is the best if you have westpac! I've converted and I'm super happy with my set up. |
|
Elsja's Bloggity Blog | |
|
|
|
| redmoon | Aug 13 2010, 08:03:30 PM Post #8 |
|
Chinwagger
|
westpac and St. George atms are free for citibank customers. |
|
|
|
| elsja | Aug 14 2010, 03:08:27 PM Post #9 |
|
aussie pilot lover
|
For me, I had a US account though with money that I had to withdraw twice a month (my job is US based)- so I could ONLY withdraw from citibank. I couldn't use one of the partner banks. That was back in the day though- maybe they've changed it. |
|
Elsja's Bloggity Blog | |
|
|
|
| « Previous Topic · Links · Next Topic » |
5:12 PM May 22