Opening a Sun Trust Account - Info for those thinking about it - Page 4 - The DIS Discussion Forums

Bumbleink · 03-21-2010, 02:02 PM

Thanks so much, how long does it take, hoping to use the first morning to get it set up.

Elise79 · 03-24-2010, 11:09 AM

Probably about 30 -45 mins

Brandis · 05-27-2010, 04:31 AM

Just back from WDW and opening an account with Suntrust was a breeze. Minimum amount for opening was $100 but after that there is no minium amount needed.

Took the free checking account, got a small starter booklet of checks right away as well as the log-in information for setting up the online account. PIN code I could also set right away.

To finish the online account access I had to wait for an e-mail from SunTrust with a setup ID, this arrived the next day. The free Visa Debit Card I received within the week to my swiss adress.

I now sent a fax to DVC on their secure fax line with a voided check requesting to charge future annual dues monthly to that account.

Brandis · 05-27-2010, 04:32 AM

BTW, there is also an iPhone app for online banking with SunTrust. Just search for SunTrust in the app store, it's free.

It's handy to check on the current amount of money on the account.

skelfbsfb · 07-30-2010, 09:29 PM

We opened up an account at Sun Trust at Downtown today, girl just asked how much we would like to put in, she never asked for a set minimum so I just put $40. It only took about 30-40 minutes.

maznorm · 07-31-2010, 02:13 PM

Hi,

We went to set an account at Sun Trust in June. They told us that we need 1 photo ID and 1 utility bill. Unfortunately, we didn't have any utility bills with us so we couldn't do it.

Hopefully, we will get it sorted out next time.

Brandis · 07-31-2010, 05:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maznorm

Hi,

We went to set an account at Sun Trust in June. They told us that we need 1 photo ID and 1 utility bill. Unfortunately, we didn't have any utility bills with us so we couldn't do it.

Hopefully, we will get it sorted out next time.

Did you tell them that you live outside the US?

They only asked for my passport.

skelfbsfb · 07-31-2010, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maznorm

Hi,

We went to set an account at Sun Trust in June. They told us that we need 1 photo ID and 1 utility bill. Unfortunately, we didn't have any utility bills with us so we couldn't do it.

Hopefully, we will get it sorted out next time.

I only shown my passpost but offered my driving license as wel.l

maznorm · 08-04-2010, 04:33 AM

Yes we did and they said that's why they need both otherwise a driving license would have been ok.

skelfbsfb · 08-04-2010, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maznorm

Hi,

We went to set an account at Sun Trust in June. They told us that we need 1 photo ID and 1 utility bill. Unfortunately, we didn't have any utility bills with us so we couldn't do it.

Hopefully, we will get it sorted out next time.

Did you go to the one at Downtown, they never asked me for any utility bill.

jekupsiller · 08-05-2010, 12:46 AM

It is administered by Citibank in the United Kingdom when they have branches in London, I can go.It is free of charge, as long as they maintain a certain balance.We have a savings account in dollars with them and we can win interest.Our plan is that when recharge rates are good. We have a decent amount, when the pound was at $ 1.90 and will use for all expenditure of our dollars for the next two years.

skelfbsfb · 08-09-2010, 04:40 PM

When we opened our account we were told that we would receive an email which would allow us to do online banking, I never received this. In contacted the banker and was told that they see where the problem was and would rectify it straight away, still waiting, but received my bank card through the post today so some progress.

Brandis · 08-09-2010, 04:46 PM

Did you check with the bank that they have your e-mail adress right? Also, make sure the mail doesn't end up in the spam folder.

Received my activation mail for e-banking on the same day I was at the bank opening the account. The visa check card arrived about 3 weeks later.

BTW, there is an iphone app for SunTrust e-banking. Quite handy to check the balance on the go.

skelfbsfb · 08-09-2010, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brandis

Did you check with the bank that they have your e-mail adress right? Also, make sure the mail doesn't end up in the spam folder.

Received my activation mail for e-banking on the same day I was at the bank opening the account. The visa check card arrived about 3 weeks later.

BTW, there is an iphone app for SunTrust e-banking. Quite handy to check the balance on the go.

Yes checked spam folder just incase, nothing. Will give them another email tomorrow to see whats happening.

skelfbsfb · 08-11-2010, 04:50 PM

Received email which had link to allow me to register online.

03-21-2010, 02:02 PM	#46
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07-30-2010, 09:29 PM	#50
skelfbsfb DIS Veteran Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,365	We opened up an account at Sun Trust at Downtown today, girl just asked how much we would like to put in, she never asked for a set minimum so I just put $40. It only took about 30-40 minutes. __________________ DVC Member 2007 OKW DVC Member 2010 BWV 2003:Quality Inn Plaza 2004:Howard Johnston 2005:Sheraton 2006:Port Orleans Riverside 2007:Animal Kingdom Lodge 2008:BWV & OKW 2009:BWV & Vero Beach, RPH 2010:VILLA & HRH & BWV 2011:BWV & Vero Beach & HRH 2012:Vero Beach & OKW & BWV & HRH Mortgage free 2015:

07-31-2010, 02:13 PM	#51
maznorm Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 378	Hi, We went to set an account at Sun Trust in June. They told us that we need 1 photo ID and 1 utility bill. Unfortunately, we didn't have any utility bills with us so we couldn't do it. Hopefully, we will get it sorted out next time. __________________ Maz

08-04-2010, 04:33 AM	#54
maznorm Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 378	Yes we did and they said that's why they need both otherwise a driving license would have been ok. __________________ Maz

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05-27-2010, 04:31 AM	#48
Brandis DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Zurich, Switzerland Posts: 1,357	Just back from WDW and opening an account with Suntrust was a breeze. Minimum amount for opening was $100 but after that there is no minium amount needed. Took the free checking account, got a small starter booklet of checks right away as well as the log-in information for setting up the online account. PIN code I could also set right away. To finish the online account access I had to wait for an e-mail from SunTrust with a setup ID, this arrived the next day. The free Visa Debit Card I received within the week to my swiss adress. I now sent a fax to DVC on their secure fax line with a voided check requesting to charge future annual dues monthly to that account.

05-27-2010, 04:32 AM	#49
Brandis DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Zurich, Switzerland Posts: 1,357	BTW, there is also an iPhone app for online banking with SunTrust. Just search for SunTrust in the app store, it's free. It's handy to check on the current amount of money on the account.

08-05-2010, 12:46 AM	#56
jekupsiller Earning My Ears Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 4	It is administered by Citibank in the United Kingdom when they have branches in London, I can go.It is free of charge, as long as they maintain a certain balance.We have a savings account in dollars with them and we can win interest.Our plan is that when recharge rates are good. We have a decent amount, when the pound was at $ 1.90 and will use for all expenditure of our dollars for the next two years.

08-09-2010, 04:40 PM	#57
skelfbsfb DIS Veteran Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,365	When we opened our account we were told that we would receive an email which would allow us to do online banking, I never received this. In contacted the banker and was told that they see where the problem was and would rectify it straight away, still waiting, but received my bank card through the post today so some progress. __________________ DVC Member 2007 OKW DVC Member 2010 BWV 2003:Quality Inn Plaza 2004:Howard Johnston 2005:Sheraton 2006:Port Orleans Riverside 2007:Animal Kingdom Lodge 2008:BWV & OKW 2009:BWV & Vero Beach, RPH 2010:VILLA & HRH & BWV 2011:BWV & Vero Beach & HRH 2012:Vero Beach & OKW & BWV & HRH Mortgage free 2015:

08-09-2010, 04:46 PM	#58
Brandis DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Zurich, Switzerland Posts: 1,357	Did you check with the bank that they have your e-mail adress right? Also, make sure the mail doesn't end up in the spam folder. Received my activation mail for e-banking on the same day I was at the bank opening the account. The visa check card arrived about 3 weeks later. BTW, there is an iphone app for SunTrust e-banking. Quite handy to check the balance on the go.

08-11-2010, 04:50 PM	#60
skelfbsfb DIS Veteran Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,365	Received email which had link to allow me to register online. __________________ DVC Member 2007 OKW DVC Member 2010 BWV 2003:Quality Inn Plaza 2004:Howard Johnston 2005:Sheraton 2006:Port Orleans Riverside 2007:Animal Kingdom Lodge 2008:BWV & OKW 2009:BWV & Vero Beach, RPH 2010:VILLA & HRH & BWV 2011:BWV & Vero Beach & HRH 2012:Vero Beach & OKW & BWV & HRH Mortgage free 2015:

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