i read all the threads regarding banking, got my domicilio from the local police, my CDI from AFIP, and with my passport and residencia precaria visa in hand went to try to open a bank account... i tried a branch of HSBC first due to this being the one bank down here i know of that has branches in the US (maybe making transfering money down here easier? less expensive?) and was told that i needed an argentine salary before i could open an account (i am not working down here) .... so i went to the main branch of HSBC hoping that the first person was ill informed, and there was told that I needed a utility bill from down here (i have a temporary rental and the owner pays all the utilities). my only monthly bill down here is med insurance and i was told that wouldnt count.....the two reasons i want a bank account is 1: i was told that it would look better to immigration if i had a bank account here (to get permanant visa) and 2: to get a safe deposit box.... i have been doing fine without either.......any advise would be appreciated!