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Opening a bank account in Slovakia<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

In this article we will show you the advantages of opening a bank account in Slovakia, the top 3 most popular banks to open a bank account in Slovakia. We'll look at how to open a bank account in Slovakia as a Hungarian, what documents you need and where to do it next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Opening a bank account in Slovakia for an individual<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As a private individual, opening a bank account in Slovakia is relatively easy. Opening an online bank account is not possible as a Hungarian citizen<\/strong>, but in all the major border towns and cities, the bank branches available bank account opening available in Hungarian<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By visiting one of the bank branches in Kom\u00e1rno (Slovak side of Kom\u00e1rno) or P\u00e1rk\u00e1ny in person, you can get information in Hungarian about opening a bank account and open a bank account without paying an opening fee. The official currency of Slovakia is the euro, so in a Slovak bank as a first step, a euro bank account<\/strong> we can open. If you wish, in addition to the main foreign exchange currencies, you can also forint account<\/strong> to open is<\/strong>. Slovak bank charges are generally cheaper if you prefer to do your banking in euros. Transferring and receiving money in euro in SEPA zones is done within 1 day at low cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Slovak banks are generally innovative. Many banks allow you to open an account online if you are a Slovak citizen, as a foreign individual<\/strong> However you can only open a bank account in person.<\/strong> In addition to Slovak, it is usually possible to do business in English or Hungarian, especially in the towns and cities of the Highlands, where there are a large number of Hungarian speakers. However, if telephone customer service<\/strong> you can expect that they will usually be based in Bratislava and that they will administration in Slovak or English<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the two nearest cities, in P\u00e1rk\u00e1ny and Kom\u00e1rno, you can open a Slovak bank account in both euro and forint after presenting some documents. Cash can be withdrawn and deposited either via an ATM or at a bank branch, depending on the bank.<\/strong> Above 10.000 Eur, the bank may ask for a certificate of source. A Credit cards issued in Slovakia<\/strong> are accepted everywhere in the world, so Also in Hungary<\/strong> all kinds can be used without limit<\/strong> both for kp withdrawals or card payments.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TOP 3 Slovak banks where to open a bank account<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You can easily open a bank account at the following financial institutions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tatra banka<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Tatra bank a our personal favourite<\/strong>, as they introduce super innovative technologies. For us, the bank represents the absolute trust category, the Austrian Slovak subsidiary of Raiffeisen Group.<\/strong> You can open an account in person with your ID card, address card and tax card. In Parcany you can only withdraw or deposit cash from ATMs and the limit is \u20ac10,000<\/strong>, if you want a larger amount or if you do not have a credit card, the nearest branch with cash handling facilities is in Kom\u00e1rno.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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CSOB Bank<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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An old-time \"offshore\" bank, it belongs to the Belgian KBC group, similar to the Hungarian K&H bank. At one time, the Slovak press was vociferous about cash transactions and armed robberies by Hungarians, so they were the first to clamp down. They provide account management services for both Hungarian individuals and businesses.<\/strong> A few years ago, OTP acquired its Slovak subsidiary and merged the two banks, making it the dominant bank in Slovakia.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The bank is part of the Erste Group and has branches in both P\u00e1rk\u00e1ny and Kom\u00e1rno. Less popular with Hungarian customers, it is also one of the largest Slovak banks.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

+ 1: Unicredit Bank<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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a big advantage of the Italian banking group's Slovak subsidiary is that they can use Unicredit ATMs abroad under certain conditions, in addition to domestic fees.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Documents required when opening a Slovak bank account:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n