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Great news! We’ve expanded our supported government issued IDs for new customers to include Hong Kong.

Individuals can now apply for a new U.S. bank account directly from the Velo by East West Bank^®Mobile App by using a government issued ID from Hong Kong.^1, 2,3

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We‘re pleased to announce that COMING SOON the Velo by East West Bank^®Mobile App will also be expanding our ID documentation support for new customers to include Taiwan.

Individuals interested in applying to open a U.S. bank account will soon be able to provide a specified government issued ID document from Taiwan, in addition to the United States, Mainland China, and Hong Kong.^{1, 3,4}

If you're interested in being notified when our expanded service is available, simply click below to join our wait list!

DISCLOSURE

Use of East West Bank’s mobile banking application requires a data connection. Wireless carrier charges may apply.

Applicants will be required to scan a valid and current Hong Kong Permanent ID card at the time of account application.

Account applications are subject to review and approval by East West Bank.

Government issued ID requirements will vary by country or region. Applicants will be required to scan a valid and current ID at the time of account application.