QUOTE(wwwANONDEBITCARDScom @ Oct 14 2007, 08:22 AM) [snapback]4431966[/snapback]
which bank is it, etrade?
e-trade is the sub-product of e-trade.com, an online US stocks trading platform for an average user.
The thing also is that while non US citizens CAN open trading account on e-trade, they will not be able to open the bank account, unfortunately.
The e-trade account can be loaded by wire though.
QUOTE(hyippo @ Oct 15 2007, 06:15 PM) [snapback]4433973[/snapback]
why is it illegal?
In general, non US citizen CAN open US bank account, but (s)he has to be at the bank in person and as far as I know, better with someone (friend) who's address will be used for contact information.
I know there are services, that can help one to open US bank account and I think that is legal. However, I'm not sure how exactly this is done technically. Plus, obviously, it will cost you.