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Importing Currancy & Opening Bank Account in SL

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maryhir
  1/4/2018 15:26 EST

I'm purchasing and renovating a home in SL. (1) Does anyone know what is max USD currency I can bring from USA? (The SL customs form said declare if over $10,000 but not explain if there was a cap or if duties to be collected). (2) Can anyone recommend a bank in SL so I can open an account to pay my builder and utilities? Bank of SL had HUGE list of requirements (letters from USA bank as personal reference, etc.). We will only be on the island for a week this next trip in 2 weeks and want to bring enough to open a bank account and down payment for the renovations.

bobbyveee
  1/5/2018 12:25 EST

Hi Mary
We have an account at Scotia bank Rodney bay, you can only open by going there and you will need a reference from your bank,
You can transfer monies you your builders account direct fron your UK bank, just need all the correct details, really easy, dont go carrying huge wad of cash. Happy New Yr to you

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