Originally Posted by
Mike H
I opened 2 accounts with Wells Fargo last year December. A Check (Cheque) account and a savings account. At a Florida branch. Was quick and easy. They just needed my Passport. I have a B1/B2 visitors visa.
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I know a UK resident that had a US Wells Fargo account and then ended up closing it because it was such a hassle.
I don't know the whole story and with most things in life, your mileage may vary.
I do know there was a branch in London at one point and that has since closed.