soltero

Por ejemplo?

Yes, they do.

However, keep in mind that Panama banks are legally separate entities from their foreign counterparts. I am not aware of any bank in Panama that offers any kind of "linking" between accounts in different countries, and I am skeptical that, for example, HSBC in the UK will offer any real advantage to zog's desire to open an HSBC account in Panama. For my money, HSBC is the one bank to avoid. The Peter Gordon case may be an anomaly, but it still happened: They sued the guy for $5 million and locked up all assets in his trust -- something that is supposed to be impossible in Panama. Now, they may lose, but in the several years it will take for the case to drag through Panama's courts, Mr. Gordon is up the proverbial creek.

dsc

Gordon,

I have the EBook named "Living & Investing in Panama" by Christopher Howard (2004-2006).

Here's one clip from the EBook:

The Bank of Nova Scotia, Apartado 7327, Panama 5, Republica de Panama, Tel 2636255, Fax (507)2638636, Alberto R. Tarabotto, Gerente General Amelia Z. Castillero, Gerente de Operaciones


Whether it's current or not, I can't know..

soltero

Don't you people use Google?
http://www.scotiabank.com/cda/conten..._LIDen,00.html

Laura

Question: Does anyone on here have a Euro account in a Panamanian bank?

That's true. It's sad, but it doesn't help one bit if you already have an account with HSBC or Scotiabank elsewhere. Here you are a "new" customer and are treated with suspicion accordingly.

For me personally, HSBC in Panama has been a nightmare I won't soon forget.

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Laura

soltero

In fact, I think you're much better off to open an account with a wholly-locally-owned bank -- not with some megalith like HSBC. Not only are you supporting the Panamanian economy, they don't require you to sign forms with outside tax agencies (like the IRS).

zog

Just like to say that HSBC appear to be able to open bank accounts in Panama from the UK at least.

Here is the beginning of a letter they sent to me today in the UK....

"We are pleased to confirm that your new account has been opened with HSBC Panama. Your main account number is...."

But would be interested to know more about the nightmare HSBC are in Panama before I put any significant amounts of money in it!!!!

zog

Today I received by courier from my branch in Panama, my check books, details of telephone banking, online banking, and my ATM card.

HSBC is definitely able to open a bank account on your behalf from the UK to Panama. Unless there are national laws of other countries preventing this sort of thing, I would presume HSBC in other western countries offer this service.

MultiVista

HEY...

MULTI Bank?

WHERE is it?

asks

MultiVista :-)