How do I set up my USD personal account?

Setting up your USD personal account allows you to send and receive USD under your name. Once completed, you will be provided with an account number, a bank address, and an ABA Routing number.

To complete the process, you will need the following documents:

-Proof of Address: Bank statement, utility bill, or Government record issued within the last 3 months. 
If you have already provided a Proof of Address during the account creation within the last 3 months, the system will not ask for it again.

-Proof of Earnings: Bank statement issued within the last 3 months.
If you have already provided a Proof of Earnings during the account creation within the last 3 months, the system will not ask for it again.

HOW TO APPLY

1. On the main page, click Select currency (If you just created your account), or the + Icon (If you already have a MAKE account with a primary currency other than USD)
   If you already have a USD account, click on "Apply now" below the message "Get a USD account under your name."
   
                   
    
2. Select USD, and Open currency account.
   
   
   
    
3. Start the identity verification process.
   Provide personal information and Proof of Address.
   
   
    
4. Once done, you will be redirected to Step 2: Tax Reporting. 
   A DocuSign page will be displayed. Depending on where your business is registered, you will need to fill out one of the following forms:
   -If you are based outside the United States, fill out the W-8BEN.
   -If you are based in the United States, fill out the W9.
   
   
   
    
5. After signing, you will be redirected to the last step: set your occupation and proof of earnings.
   
    
    
6. You are redirected to the "You're all set" screen. Click on "Go back to homepage".
   
   
    
7. You will see the "Hang tight" screen while your account is being created. This may take a few minutes.
   
   
    

8.  Once completed, you will be able to see the account details.

   
   
   
   
   FAQ

    

9. What if I don't see the "Hang tight" banner after a few minutes?

10. - If an error occurred during the process, you will be prompted with an error message:
     
    Please get in touch with support.
    
    Why did my proof of address get rejected?

    - Please check Proof of Address requirements.