05-01-2025, 11:06 PM
Yep, I visited a Bank of Montreal (BMO) branch today. After initially telling me she was 90% sure it wouldn't be possible, she checked and came back with a "yes."
The odd thing is, I actually opened a BMO account at the University of British Columbia branch back in the nineties. As a grad student, I was allowed to live in Canada but ended commuting from Point Roberts, WA. So, technically, I opened up an account while not being a resident.
Anyway, I was told that the person needs to show up in person (at least to open the account). I suggested to the person that BMO might want to promote the possibility of US citizens being able to move funds to another country. Doubt much will come of it (at least, not because of me).
Todd's springboard
The odd thing is, I actually opened a BMO account at the University of British Columbia branch back in the nineties. As a grad student, I was allowed to live in Canada but ended commuting from Point Roberts, WA. So, technically, I opened up an account while not being a resident.
Anyway, I was told that the person needs to show up in person (at least to open the account). I suggested to the person that BMO might want to promote the possibility of US citizens being able to move funds to another country. Doubt much will come of it (at least, not because of me).
Todd's springboard