International Personal Banking
International Student Banking Program
Wells Fargo International Personal Banking (IPB) offers international students a full suite of U.S. Dollar (USD) financial
products and services to make transitioning into the United States easier. From checking and savings accounts, time
deposits, and debit cards to wire transfers, foreign exchange, and investments, this comprehensive package of products
and services makes banking in the United States more convenient and less time consuming. International students can take
advantage of Wells Fargo IPB services before leaving their home country, or at any time during their stay in the U.S.
Either way, the Wells Fargo International Student Banking Program simplifies banking, allowing international students to
successfully transition to the U.S., and immediately focus on their academic career.
Program Highlights
 Online account opening for international students without a social security number or taxpayer id number
 Pre-departure account opening from Hong Kong office
 Checking and savings accounts with ATM/Debit card, and temporary checks
 Preferred pricing on domestic and international wire transfers
 Foreign currency cash and foreign currency travelers’ cheques
 Credit products (credit cards, auto loans, mortgages)*
 Online Banking and Online U.S. Bill Pay
How You Benefit
 Easy and convenient account opening
Your relationship with Wells Fargo can begin at any time. Either from your home country or once you
arrive in the U.S. Visit www.wellsfargo.com/per/ipb/index.jhtml to get started.
 Tailored to the needs of international students
The IPB Client Relationship Managers are a dedicated team that works exclusively with international customers.
Available Monday thru Friday, 8:30am-5pm Pacific Time, each client relationship manager is multilingual, and
attentive to cultural distinctions that impact your financial needs and decisions.
 Global account access
Your banking relationship with Wells Fargo can be managed globally by mail, telephone, fax, or email. Global
access to banking services are available in the U.S. through more than 6,000 Wells Fargo® ATMs in 23 states, and
over 430,000 ATMs around the world. Account access is also available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week through
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Wells Fargo’s Phone Bank.
To contact Wells Fargo International Personal Banking, call toll-free in the U.S. at 1.877.314.2748 or reach
the office by e-mail at ipb@wellsfargo.com. In Asia, call the Hong Kong office at 852.2822.1437.
*Credit is subject to approval. Interest rates and the Annual Percentage Yield are subject to change at Wells Fargo’s discretion. A Wells Fargo ATM & Check Card can be used to
make purchases by using available funds from a Wells Fargo checking account. Fees could reduce earnings. Wells Fargo U.S. dollar banking services are available for foreign
nationals from most countries. Certain restrictions apply.
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