I-House/Student Af fairs mw/June 2008
Banking
GETTING STARTED
All you need to open a bank account is your passport, your US address, and at least $50 (cash, checks, or traveler’s
checks) to deposit. The bank will ask for your social security number (SSN), but it is not required to open an
account. If you are eligible for an SSN, just tell the bank you will give the number to them after you receive it.
BANKS CLOSEST TO CAMPUS
In the US, banks are usually open 9am-5pm Monday-Thursday, and 9am-6pm on Friday. Banks are never open
on Sundays or public holidays but some do have limited hours on Saturdays.
Bank of America
1058 West Club Blvd (by Northgate Mall)
919.956.2254 (Northgate branch); 800.432.1000 (national customer service)
www.bankofamerica.com
Duke students/employees: Free checking account with direct deposit and no minimum balance
Additional services: Check card has photo ID; ATMs in Bryan Center and DukeMed
Incoming international wire: $15; Outgoing international wire: $35 - $45 (depending on country and whether
money is wired in country currency or US dollars.)
SunTrust
2714 Erwin Rd (corner of Erwin & LaSalle)
919.683.7782 (Erwin branch); 800.786.8787
www.suntrust.com
Duke students/employees: Free checking account with direct deposit and no minimum balance
Additional services: Free check card; ATMs in Bryan Center and DukeMed
Incoming international wire: $50; Outgoing international wire: $50
Wachovia Bank
2000 W Main St (corner of Main and 9th); Duke Hospital South 1st floor
919.416.6050 (Main St); 919.688.3261 (DukeMed); 800.922.4684 (national customer service)
www.wachovia.com
Duke students/employees: Free checking account with no minimum balance
Additional services: Free check card; ATMs in East Campus, Bryan Center, Fuqua, and DukeMed
Incoming international wire: $15; Outgoing international wire: $40
WIRING MONEY FROM HOME
All electronic transfers require
• Names of both banks
• Your account numbers at both bank