What challenge inspired this recipe?
New volunteers, especially volunteers from Non-EU countries, face a lot of challenges arriving to a new country. One of the frequent ones is the bank account opening. Many banks don’t allow opening an account without the ID, visa isn’t enough. For the volunteer to get a local ID the process might take a while or its not needed which complicates the procedure. On the other hand, they can’t use their home bank account subjected to fees or national legislature.
One way we support our sending volunteers is advising them to open accounts on internet banks such as Revolut or N26. The process is much easier, safe, they have to verify their visa and the process is generally quick. They get an EU account as well as a card they can use.
Ingredients :
Phone, internet and a small monthly fee.
Step by step guide
Download the app, and follow the instructions.
Important to highlight!This practice is maybe not needed, but experience say that some volunteers have, a challenge opening an account in a physical bank only con the visa and passport. |
Before you start cooking, keep in mind…
There is a small monthly fee for maintaining the account. Not all countries are supported.
