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 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 account creation within the last 3 months, the system will not ask for it again.
How to apply
- 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 Apply now below the message about getting a USD account under your name.
- Select USD, and Open currency account.
- Start the identity verification process. Provide personal information and proof of address.
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Once done, you'll be redirected to Step 2: Tax Reporting. A DocuSign page will be displayed. Depending on where your business is registered, you'll need to fill out one of the following forms:
- If you're based outside the United States, fill out the W-8BEN.
- If you're based in the United States, fill out the W9.
- After signing, you'll be redirected to the last step: set your occupation and proof of earnings.
- You're redirected to the You're all set screen. Click Go back to homepage.
- You'll see the Hang tight screen while your account is being created. This may take a few minutes.
- Once completed, you'll be able to see your account details.
FAQ
What if I don't see the "Hang tight" banner after a few minutes?
If an error occurred during the process, you'll be prompted with an error message:
Please get in touch with support.
Why did my proof of address get rejected? Check Understanding proof of address rejections.
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