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* [[/Cash|Cash withdrawal without fees]] – List of Czech ATMs not charging extra fees
 
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== Fio banka ==
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== What do I need to open a Czech bank account? ==
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Most banks will require from you:
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* an ID / passport
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* a proof of residence, can be
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  * a rental contract
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  * temporary/permanent residence permit
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== Free bank accounts with English support ==
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=== Fio banka ===
  
 
[https://www.fio.cz/?lng=2 Fio banka] is a branch bank that also offers online banking. Their website has an English interface, and also in their branches you can find English speaking customer service.
 
[https://www.fio.cz/?lng=2 Fio banka] is a branch bank that also offers online banking. Their website has an English interface, and also in their branches you can find English speaking customer service.

Revision as of 22:47, 27 July 2020

Related:

What do I need to open a Czech bank account?

Most banks will require from you:

  • an ID / passport
  • a proof of residence, can be
 * a rental contract
 * temporary/permanent residence permit 

Free bank accounts with English support

Fio banka

Fio banka is a branch bank that also offers online banking. Their website has an English interface, and also in their branches you can find English speaking customer service.

They offer a free current account that can hold Czech currency (CZK), but also in many others (at the moment: AUD, CAD, DKK, EUR, GBP, HRK, HUF, CHF, JPY, NOK, PLN, RUB, SEK, USD).

Besides, you get

  • a free Mastercard for contactless payments
    • another payment card for a second person
  • up to 10 cash withdrawals / month at Fio ATMs
    • 5 at other ATMs
    • 1 withdrawal in foreign country per month

See also: More features