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How do I open an account in a foreign currency (USD, EUR, etc.)?

Updated on 12 August 2021

To open an account in a foreign currency, just print the form, fill it out, sign it*, and send it back to us.

*If your signature has changed since the last time you opened a BCV account, you will need to visit one of our branches to update the signature we have on file for you. That way, we’ll be able to accept any documents you sign from that point on. If your signature does not match the one we have on file for you, we will reject any documents you sign.

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