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S bank that can provide actual US bank account for Malaysians or any other US non-residents. It is actually an international bank and they are an international banking powerhouse. US HSBC.
True, opening a US bank account under US HSBC does require a lot of paperwork. Even though you can basically apply online but you would be required to make a few visits to your local and nearest HSBC banking branch. This is part of their international verification process.
With the recent unfortunate change in E*Trade Financial’s policy, I foresee that many Malaysians would go for US HSBC in the near future.I am sure that in time Malaysians would find more options in tackling their PayPal withdrawal difficulties. Malaysians are known to be resourceful and some folks might just have some new ideas anytime soon. I would be monitoring this issue very closely and those interested in following up with any new developments can do so by taking a peek or two on my Home Biss Blog.
Maybe it would be best if every Malaysians get together and si
7 Small Business and Self Employed Law of Attraction Principles For SuccessIt is widely held that one of the most important ingredients in small business success is perseverance. Deciding on a strategy and sticking with it. I would agree but you need to be clear that the strategy is in alignment with your passion in business and your natural action and communication styles. It’s also helpful to have effective strategies to follow through on what you set as your priorities, goals, plans, calls to action... and other components of your daily business activities. These principals will give you ideas to be effective when working on your business; so you can be persistent, passionate and productive in your small business.1. Passion- you just can’t have a thriving business without it. Being passionat
PayPal is undoubtedly the world’s biggest online payment solution provider boasting well over 100 million account holders worldwide. Malaysians are no strangers to PayPal since they have been using them to make online purchases for years now. However, those that have their very own online businesses do have a little problem in using PayPal. Sending and receiving funds do not pose any problems to Malaysians but when it comes to making withdrawals, many Malaysian online entrepreneurs would face a brick wall.
Ever since the 9 11 tragedy, the US government has tighten their grip on security and that affects their economic practices as well. New Bills and Legislations were introduced thus making life for Malaysian online entrepreneurs a bit more difficult. PayPal for an example forced a mandatory ruling that every Malaysian PayPal account holders may only withdraw funds to their US bank accounts. This is practically impossible for most Malaysians then since we are halfway across the world! Malaysians that are visiting US and thinking of taking that opportunity to open their very own US bank accounts on the spot later received rude shocks upon discovering that every US banks have tighten their banking procedures and it is almost impossible to open any type of bank accounts if you are US non-residents.
Luckily, some Malaysians have found a few workarounds or solutions for this problem and it is my intention here to share them with everyone. Some of this workarounds or solutions are dubious; hence I would not discuss them here. Sadly, some ingenious Malaysians who are privy to such solutions took full advantage of it and use them for their own personal money making agenda. They come up with a few eBooks and sell them for a couple of bucks on their websites. One Malaysian even has the audacity to make his eBook as an affiliate program! Frankly speaking, such knowledge should never have been exploited for any monetary gains since it belongs to everyone.
Okay now, let us explore the possible solutions here in detail:
Using Accent Card Visa debit card
This is by far the most popular option used by many Malaysians right after 9 11.
New card applicant is required to deposit US$50.00 as application processing fee.
Due to their high imposing fees however, many Malaysians have abandoned this option.Using Virtual Money ATM Card
Also quite popular after 9 11.
It is actually a PIN based debit card.
The card can be purchased through any authorized Virtual Money Merchant. I can’t quite determine the actual amount of money that you have to pay to get the card. Some folks on eBay are selling them anywhere between US4.99 and US$29.99. A bit peculiar, I must say.
Their transaction fees and so forth are lower than Accent Card Visa debit card, thus many Malaysians opted for this option lately.
Unfortunately, some Malaysians have recently reported numerous problems with Virtual Money ATM Card. PayPal have been asking a lot of questions and many withdrawal requests have been cancelled.Using Online Trade & Brokerage facility
This is the new kid on the block and currently hot here in Malaysia.
The most popular right now is the one provided by E*Trade Financial.
It comes with a VISA Platinum ATM debit card.
I’m not going to elaborate much on the details since E*Trade Financial has introduced a new policy that totally bombed every Asian account holders. Their US Trade & Brokerage facility no longer accepts applications from Asians. New Asian applicants and most probably existing Asians with US accounts would be diverted or transferred to their Hong Kong facility instead.
This option was so popular recently but with this new twist, many Malaysians who are hoping of using this option to take care of their PayPal withdrawals would soon disperse and look for other alternatives.Using actual US bank accounts
Personally, I find this option as the best for Malaysians and their PayPal withdrawal dilemmas.
Surprisingly, not many Malaysians are fond of this option. Maybe it is due to their high processing and transaction fees or it could be due to the fact that the application process requires too much paperwork. Like it or not, this is the only current available option that is truly acceptable by PayPal.
To the best of my knowledge, there is only one US bank that can provide actual US bank account for Malaysians or any other US non-residents. It is actually an international bank and they are an international banking powerhouse. US HSBC.
True, opening a US bank account under US HSBC does require a lot of paperwork. Even though you can basically apply online but you would be required to make a few visits to your local and nearest HSBC banking branch. This is part of their international verification process.
With the recent unfortunate change in E*Trade Financial’s policy, I foresee that many Malaysians would go for US HSBC in the near future.I am sure that in time Malaysians would find more options in tackling their PayPal withdrawal difficulties. Malaysians are known to be resourceful and some folks might just have some new ideas anytime soon. I would be monitoring this issue very closely and those interested in following up with any new developments can do so by taking a peek or two on my Home Biss Blog.
Maybe it would be best if every Malaysians get together and sig
B2B Techniques: Marketing To Restaurant IndustryHigh consumer demand has accelerated the growth of the restaurant industry. In the US alone, restaurants collected$475 billion, and forecasts say that it is going to be even better this year. As more and more people dine out on a regular basis, the demand for suppliers and service providers to the restaurant industry has also shot up.How to Market to Restaurants:Reaching restaurants is the first step towards a successful marketing campaign. Trade shows, print media, television and direct mails are all strategies you can use in order to market your products and services to the restaurant industry.1) Trade shows:
At trade shows, you get to interact face to face with many people associated with the restaurant
later received rude shocks upon discovering that every US banks have tighten their banking procedures and it is almost impossible to open any type of bank accounts if you are US non-residents.
Luckily, some Malaysians have found a few workarounds or solutions for this problem and it is my intention here to share them with everyone. Some of this workarounds or solutions are dubious; hence I would not discuss them here. Sadly, some ingenious Malaysians who are privy to such solutions took full advantage of it and use them for their own personal money making agenda. They come up with a few eBooks and sell them for a couple of bucks on their websites. One Malaysian even has the audacity to make his eBook as an affiliate program! Frankly speaking, such knowledge should never have been exploited for any monetary gains since it belongs to everyone.
Okay now, let us explore the possible solutions here in detail:
Using Accent Card Visa debit card
This is by far the most popular option used by many Malaysians right after 9 11.
New card applicant is required to deposit US$50.00 as application processing fee.
Due to their high imposing fees however, many Malaysians have abandoned this option.Using Virtual Money ATM Card
Also quite popular after 9 11.
It is actually a PIN based debit card.
The card can be purchased through any authorized Virtual Money Merchant. I can’t quite determine the actual amount of money that you have to pay to get the card. Some folks on eBay are selling them anywhere between US4.99 and US$29.99. A bit peculiar, I must say.
Their transaction fees and so forth are lower than Accent Card Visa debit card, thus many Malaysians opted for this option lately.
Unfortunately, some Malaysians have recently reported numerous problems with Virtual Money ATM Card. PayPal have been asking a lot of questions and many withdrawal requests have been cancelled.Using Online Trade & Brokerage facility
This is the new kid on the block and currently hot here in Malaysia.
The most popular right now is the one provided by E*Trade Financial.
It comes with a VISA Platinum ATM debit card.
I’m not going to elaborate much on the details since E*Trade Financial has introduced a new policy that totally bombed every Asian account holders. Their US Trade & Brokerage facility no longer accepts applications from Asians. New Asian applicants and most probably existing Asians with US accounts would be diverted or transferred to their Hong Kong facility instead.
This option was so popular recently but with this new twist, many Malaysians who are hoping of using this option to take care of their PayPal withdrawals would soon disperse and look for other alternatives.Using actual US bank accounts
Personally, I find this option as the best for Malaysians and their PayPal withdrawal dilemmas.
Surprisingly, not many Malaysians are fond of this option. Maybe it is due to their high processing and transaction fees or it could be due to the fact that the application process requires too much paperwork. Like it or not, this is the only current available option that is truly acceptable by PayPal.
To the best of my knowledge, there is only one US bank that can provide actual US bank account for Malaysians or any other US non-residents. It is actually an international bank and they are an international banking powerhouse. US HSBC.
True, opening a US bank account under US HSBC does require a lot of paperwork. Even though you can basically apply online but you would be required to make a few visits to your local and nearest HSBC banking branch. This is part of their international verification process.
With the recent unfortunate change in E*Trade Financial’s policy, I foresee that many Malaysians would go for US HSBC in the near future.I am sure that in time Malaysians would find more options in tackling their PayPal withdrawal difficulties. Malaysians are known to be resourceful and some folks might just have some new ideas anytime soon. I would be monitoring this issue very closely and those interested in following up with any new developments can do so by taking a peek or two on my Home Biss Blog.
Maybe it would be best if every Malaysians get together and si
The Power of FeedbackOver the past 25 years I have witnessed many trends, methodologies and
conceptual models come and go in the learning industry. But If I had a crystal ball and could look into future, I be willing to bet that feedback will continue to be a big player in the future of performance management. Sadly, for many organizations, 360 feedback got a rocky start. It was not done well in the beginning. Some people got hurt. Some organizations used it badly. But through all the challenges, feedback has continued to grow in its use and value in helping people reach their potential while also helping the organizations that they serve.The real spirit of feedback is to help people achieve more, to move to a higher level
of performanc
pplication processing fee.
Due to their high imposing fees however, many Malaysians have abandoned this option.Using Virtual Money ATM Card
Also quite popular after 9 11.
It is actually a PIN based debit card.
The card can be purchased through any authorized Virtual Money Merchant. I can’t quite determine the actual amount of money that you have to pay to get the card. Some folks on eBay are selling them anywhere between US4.99 and US$29.99. A bit peculiar, I must say.
Their transaction fees and so forth are lower than Accent Card Visa debit card, thus many Malaysians opted for this option lately.
Unfortunately, some Malaysians have recently reported numerous problems with Virtual Money ATM Card. PayPal have been asking a lot of questions and many withdrawal requests have been cancelled.Using Online Trade & Brokerage facility
This is the new kid on the block and currently hot here in Malaysia.
The most popular right now is the one provided by E*Trade Financial.
It comes with a VISA Platinum ATM debit card.
I’m not going to elaborate much on the details since E*Trade Financial has introduced a new policy that totally bombed every Asian account holders. Their US Trade & Brokerage facility no longer accepts applications from Asians. New Asian applicants and most probably existing Asians with US accounts would be diverted or transferred to their Hong Kong facility instead.
This option was so popular recently but with this new twist, many Malaysians who are hoping of using this option to take care of their PayPal withdrawals would soon disperse and look for other alternatives.Using actual US bank accounts
Personally, I find this option as the best for Malaysians and their PayPal withdrawal dilemmas.
Surprisingly, not many Malaysians are fond of this option. Maybe it is due to their high processing and transaction fees or it could be due to the fact that the application process requires too much paperwork. Like it or not, this is the only current available option that is truly acceptable by PayPal.
To the best of my knowledge, there is only one US bank that can provide actual US bank account for Malaysians or any other US non-residents. It is actually an international bank and they are an international banking powerhouse. US HSBC.
True, opening a US bank account under US HSBC does require a lot of paperwork. Even though you can basically apply online but you would be required to make a few visits to your local and nearest HSBC banking branch. This is part of their international verification process.
With the recent unfortunate change in E*Trade Financial’s policy, I foresee that many Malaysians would go for US HSBC in the near future.I am sure that in time Malaysians would find more options in tackling their PayPal withdrawal difficulties. Malaysians are known to be resourceful and some folks might just have some new ideas anytime soon. I would be monitoring this issue very closely and those interested in following up with any new developments can do so by taking a peek or two on my Home Biss Blog.
Maybe it would be best if every Malaysians get together and si
Customer Service - Let Me Show You How To Get Loyal CustomersYour quest for loyal customers can center on a three part plan to get customers to consider themselves part of your club. The plan commences when you introduce a highly effective C.E.P.Customer Education ProgramYour first tool in the plan is developing a C.E. P. which is a Customer Education Plan. Great features include colorful posters throughout the store extolling the benefits of a low interest store charge card or , perhaps letting customers know what a friendly team - totally committed to providing the best possible level of customer service. Be sure to include your web site in developing your C.E.P.Complaints to Work for YouLoyal customers are those who k
ebit card.
I’m not going to elaborate much on the details since E*Trade Financial has introduced a new policy that totally bombed every Asian account holders. Their US Trade & Brokerage facility no longer accepts applications from Asians. New Asian applicants and most probably existing Asians with US accounts would be diverted or transferred to their Hong Kong facility instead.
This option was so popular recently but with this new twist, many Malaysians who are hoping of using this option to take care of their PayPal withdrawals would soon disperse and look for other alternatives.Using actual US bank accounts
Personally, I find this option as the best for Malaysians and their PayPal withdrawal dilemmas.
Surprisingly, not many Malaysians are fond of this option. Maybe it is due to their high processing and transaction fees or it could be due to the fact that the application process requires too much paperwork. Like it or not, this is the only current available option that is truly acceptable by PayPal.
To the best of my knowledge, there is only one US bank that can provide actual US bank account for Malaysians or any other US non-residents. It is actually an international bank and they are an international banking powerhouse. US HSBC.
True, opening a US bank account under US HSBC does require a lot of paperwork. Even though you can basically apply online but you would be required to make a few visits to your local and nearest HSBC banking branch. This is part of their international verification process.
With the recent unfortunate change in E*Trade Financial’s policy, I foresee that many Malaysians would go for US HSBC in the near future.I am sure that in time Malaysians would find more options in tackling their PayPal withdrawal difficulties. Malaysians are known to be resourceful and some folks might just have some new ideas anytime soon. I would be monitoring this issue very closely and those interested in following up with any new developments can do so by taking a peek or two on my Home Biss Blog.
Maybe it would be best if every Malaysians get together and si
Tips to Maximize the Sale of Your BusinessQuestion: How can I maximize the amount of cash I receive when I sell my business?Answer: Acquire every last after tax dollar and get paid in cash. Also, follow three critical steps before proceeding:1. Preplan the sale of your business. This should not be a spur of the moment decision. Rather, it should be well planned in advance. Though it is not possible to control the external environment, such as interest rates and strength of the economy, it is possible to plan for an orderly transition. Start thinking about some obvious sources for a potential buyer. For example, should an employee be groomed for possible succession? Might a good customer be interested in acquiring your business in the event of its sale?S bank that can provide actual US bank account for Malaysians or any other US non-residents. It is actually an international bank and they are an international banking powerhouse. US HSBC.
True, opening a US bank account under US HSBC does require a lot of paperwork. Even though you can basically apply online but you would be required to make a few visits to your local and nearest HSBC banking branch. This is part of their international verification process.
With the recent unfortunate change in E*Trade Financial’s policy, I foresee that many Malaysians would go for US HSBC in the near future.I am sure that in time Malaysians would find more options in tackling their PayPal withdrawal difficulties. Malaysians are known to be resourceful and some folks might just have some new ideas anytime soon. I would be monitoring this issue very closely and those interested in following up with any new developments can do so by taking a peek or two on my Home Biss Blog.
Maybe it would be best if every Malaysians get together and sign some sort of a petition letter to request PayPal to consider allowing Malaysians to withdraw funds straight to our local bank accounts. If Singaporeans are allowed to do that, there is no reason why PayPal cannot give us the same benefit, isn’t it?
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