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| Posted On: | 04-Apr-2003 |
| From: | David Evans [dkevans.....edu] |
| Subject: | Re: [roatan] Bank Account in Roatan |
Steve: I do not have residency, but have had a bank account at three separate banks for years with no problem...both in Lempira as well as in U.S, Dollars. I would suggest people consider Banco Atlantida, and if you go to the one in French Harbour seen the mananger, Mrs. Nelson, and you will find her very helpful. All the best...dke Steve wrote: > Hi Chris, > > Once you have residency, all banks will allow you to open an account. If > you don't have residency, you might try Banco Futuro. > > Last time I opened an account, there was a $500 minimum initial deposit for > a dollar account and a 1,000 lps. deposit for a lempira account ($60). > > Personally, I've always liked some of the people at Banco Atlantida in > French Harbour, but the lines can be brutal. Once again, I would recommend > Futuro for that reason and the people there are also nice. The downside to > them is they are located only in French Harbour and that can be a drive from > West End. > > There is also an off-shore bank on Roatan that is affiliated with a bank in > the US. They've told me that they don't advertise their services and only > take referrals from existing customers at this point, but if you think that > would be a good fit, contact me off list. > > > Can someone please tell me what is entailed in setting > > up a Roatan bank account both under a company's name and > > a non-Honduran individual's name? > > Is there a minimum deposit? Balance? > > Is one bank preferred over another? > > Best regards, > Steve > Moderator - Send cries for help to steve.....com > www.roatanet.com - Visitors Guide to Roatan and the Bay Islands > www.travel-to-honduras.com - Your Travel Guide to Honduras > > > > > FREE Cell Phones with up to $400 Cash Back! | |
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