Bank Account With Just a Passport and CDI Number (No DNI)

[el_expatriado]

Hi guys,

I have a friend who is working on his residency but he's currently here just on a tourist visa. He is going to start making some investments and he needs to get a bank account here. Does anyone know of a local bank who will open an account for someone who only has a CDI number and a US passport?

Thanks for your help!

 

[French jurist]

Used to be possible to open a savings account but a few months ago, such accounts were closed if I recall (there's one thread or two in the forum). Not 100% sure though

 

[jurarol]

I got mine at Banco frances, few years ago,and still have it.Give it a try.

 

[GS_Dirtboy]

I got mine at Banco frances, few years ago,and still have it.Give it a try.

Same. It was a Mendoza (city) branch. Don't know if that would make any difference. Was 3 or 4 years ago. If I recall they wanted my Passport number and CUIL.

 

[TERKILD]

opened an account by santander in december 2011....was a terrible mess, nearly impossible, even with a DNI! Tried by several other banks too.....
Think there must have come some new restrictions or so....

 

[nicoenarg]

Same. It was a Mendoza (city) branch. Don't know if that would make any difference. Was 3 or 4 years ago. If I recall they wanted my Passport number and CUIL.

Don't you have to have a DNI to get the CUIL?

 

[genialf]

I got my CUIL before my DNI. The CUIL number was temporary and they changed it to match my DNI once I got it.

 

[GS_Dirtboy]

No, at least not 4 years ago. Went to AFIP, stood in line for 3 days. Showed my Passport. Done. It might be different now.

When I got my DNI I had to get another CUIL number as they couldn't / wouldn't match the old one with the new document.

 

[Xeneizes]

I got my CUIL before my DNI. The CUIL number was temporary and they changed it to match my DNI once I got it.

This. And I don't think there is a time limit, so you may be able to just tell them you plan on switching it eventually (if or when that happens).

 

[arlean]

Well it's been years and things do change, but I opened my account with Banco Patagonia several years ago with no problem, well except I had to have a certificado de resencia (provided by the police department) and a CUIL. Wasn't really a problem then but I don't know about now. I had no legal residency then and was staying at a hospedage.