Charles Schwab

Charles Schwab is my top pick if you want a legitimate personal US account remotely, because the international brokerage setup also gives you a functional checking account and debit card. The debit card is one of the best for international use (no FX fees, no ATM fees, and reimbursements), but you should expect that an ITIN is often required now.

Pros

+Can be opened online with no US address requirement (for many countries)
+Includes checking + debit card with excellent international fee policy
+Access to US investing through the brokerage account

Cons

-Often requires an ITIN (or SSN) for non-residents
-SIPC insurance (brokerage) instead of FDIC for the account structure
-Eligibility depends on your country during signup

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Highlights

+Can be opened online with no US address requirement (for many countries)
+Includes checking + debit card with excellent international fee policy
+Access to US investing through the brokerage account

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