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* [[/Cash|Cash withdrawal without fees]] – List of Czech ATMs not charging extra fees | * [[/Cash|Cash withdrawal without fees]] – List of Czech ATMs not charging extra fees | ||
| − | == Fio banka == | + | == What do I need to open a Czech bank account? == |
| + | Most banks will require from you: | ||
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| + | * an ID / passport | ||
| + | * a proof of residence, can be | ||
| + | * a rental contract | ||
| + | * 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 23:47, 27 July 2020
Related:
- Cash withdrawal without fees – List of Czech ATMs not charging extra fees
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