In order to be paid by companies such as Amazon in US dollars, and to retain them as US dollars, you need a US bank account. However, if you try to open an account in a USA bank, you will be asked for your Social Security Number (an identification number for US citizens and residents).
If you are from another country, do not fear! There is a solution, as long as you are over 18.
Payoneer is a service that works the same way as an eftpos Mastercard, but is attached to a virtual US bank account (through Bank of America). Follow these steps to set up your own Payoneer account.
Step 1. Click here to get to the Payoneer site (it will open in a new window, so you can still follow these instructions)
Step 2. Click the green 'Receive and withdraw funds' rectangle
Step 3. Enter in your information in the three steps
Step 4. Sign up for US Payment Service
Step 5. Wait for your card in the mail
Step 6. Give US companies your virtual account's bank details and use it like another bank account!
That's all you need to do, and your hard-earned US dollars will stay in that account for you to use like you would a normal account with a Mastercard attached.
Note that it is best to use the card for purchases (online or in store) rather than ATM withdrawals as there is a $3.15 fee for cash withdrawal.
There is also a single yearly fee of just $29.95, which will be deducted when your first earnings appear in the account. This is a small price to pay for the advantages the account provides.
Happy earning and spending US dollars!
Want a US phone number too?
If you are from another country, do not fear! There is a solution, as long as you are over 18.
Payoneer is a service that works the same way as an eftpos Mastercard, but is attached to a virtual US bank account (through Bank of America). Follow these steps to set up your own Payoneer account.
Step 1. Click here to get to the Payoneer site (it will open in a new window, so you can still follow these instructions)
Step 2. Click the green 'Receive and withdraw funds' rectangle
Step 3. Enter in your information in the three steps
Step 4. Sign up for US Payment Service
Step 5. Wait for your card in the mail
Step 6. Give US companies your virtual account's bank details and use it like another bank account!
That's all you need to do, and your hard-earned US dollars will stay in that account for you to use like you would a normal account with a Mastercard attached.
Note that it is best to use the card for purchases (online or in store) rather than ATM withdrawals as there is a $3.15 fee for cash withdrawal.
There is also a single yearly fee of just $29.95, which will be deducted when your first earnings appear in the account. This is a small price to pay for the advantages the account provides.
Happy earning and spending US dollars!
Want a US phone number too?