{"id":3845,"date":"2023-11-26T14:40:00","date_gmt":"2023-11-26T19:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/startabroad.com\/?p=3845"},"modified":"2026-09-14T22:19:21","modified_gmt":"2026-09-15T04:19:21","slug":"how-to-manage-day-to-day-banking-when-moving-abroad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/startabroad.com\/es\/how-to-manage-day-to-day-banking-when-moving-abroad\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Manage Day-to-day Banking When Moving Abroad"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Are you looking for help moving abroad? Speak with an international relocation specialist by reaching out to info@startabroad.com.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>

Moving abroad is both incredibly exciting and incredibly daunting. It can be difficult to get accurate information, and then feel confident you know how to move forward, across a few key areas. One of the critical questions to ask yourself is, what is the best way to manage my day-to-day banking needs once I\u2019ve moved internationally?<\/p>

Question: What is the best way to manage day-to-day banking in another country?<\/strong><\/p>

If you\u2019re an American citizen living abroad, you likely have money in U.S. accounts and need to figure out the best way to access those funds. There are several different options available to manage your day-to-day banking needs (ie. checking and savings accounts) in another country. You may choose one or multiple of these options:<\/p>

Option 1: Set up a U.S. checking account that provides low or no foreign transaction fees<\/h3>

This is usually the best option if you want to keep most of your banking in the U.S. and withdraw small amounts regularly. It\u2019s what we do with our personal day-to-day cash, and we recommend it.<\/p>

Which U.S. banks provide checking accounts with no foreign transaction fees? Charles Schwab High Yield Investor Checking Account<\/a> is best, with the Fidelity Cash Management Account<\/a> a close second.<\/p>