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Chase
Bank of America
Local Credit Union
SSN Required?
No
Usually Yes
Usually Yes
Usually Yes
Can Open Before Arrival?
Yes
No
No
No
Monthly Fees
$0
$6 (waived for students)
$0 (for students under 24)
Varies ($0-$5)
Foreign Transaction Fees
$0
3%
3%
1-3%
Credit Building
Yes (even without SSN)
Limited
Limited
If you open a credit card
Mobile Banking
Yes
Yes
Yes
Often basic
International Wire Transfers
Low-cost transfers
Available (fees apply)
Available (fees apply)
Rarely available