Searching for the Best Bank for 玩偶姐姐s

nursykathy · 2015-04-25T22:02:06+02:00

Explore the best banks in Belgium for expats. Share tips and experiences on selecting a bank account to meet job requirements.

nursykathy Active member

Member since 21 February 2014

nursykathyActive member25 April 2015 20:02:06

Hello there! I just would like to ask for your opinion. I am planning to open a bank account here in Belgium for the first time. I am starting now to apply for a job and a bank account is one of their requirements. What is the best bank in Belgium for an expat like me? Looking forward for your replies. Thank you so much!

ZantoineZ New member

Member since 15 January 2015

ZantoineZNew member27 April 2015 17:41:13

I hear KBC is decent.

Trinabhuyan12 Member

Member since 02 June 2012

Trinabhuyan12Member28 April 2015 08:29:35

Hi,

Kbc is a good bank, they communicate in english as well, only downside is that they charge yearly 72euros and also focusing other ATM machines. Latter needs to be checked as my colleague never had the issue, but we had. Just a heads up so that you can refer to the personnel who helps you to open the bank account. Deutsche bank is free if charge - credit card, debit card etc but then you have to have a deposit of 5K. They do not communicate any bank related correspondences in English.

Best regards,
Trina

Trinabhuyan12 Member

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Trinabhuyan12Member28 April 2015 08:31:08

Agree:)

phipiemar VIP Member

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phipiemarVIP Member28 April 2015 12:31:25

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Hello Trina,
Be carefull with HSBC. Because the Belgian subsidiary is an investment bank. It is not for bank account management of an employee/worker ...
You better steer you towards a traditional bank like ING or KBC.

Best regards
Philippe

Trinabhuyan12 Member

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Trinabhuyan12Member28 April 2015 13:06:17

Thank you Philippe!

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nursykathy Active member

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nursykathyActive member29 May 2015 13:50:52

Trinabhuyan12 wrote:
Hi,

Kbc is a good bank, they communicate in english as well, only downside is that they charge yearly 72euros and also focusing other ATM machines. Latter needs to be checked as my colleague never had the issue, but we had. Just a heads up so that you can refer to the personnel who helps you to open the bank account. Deutsche bank is free if charge - credit card, debit card etc but then you have to have a deposit of 5K. They do not communicate any bank related correspondences in English.

Best regards,
Trina

Hello! Thanks so much for the info, Trina. I already opened a bank account in Beobank. My husband and some friends recommended it so I gave it a try. They actually have a good service and I did not have to deposit any amount when I opened an account. They also communicate in English which is good for me since I am still studying Nederlands. Thank you again!聽