Banking
Opening an account, sending money abroad and getting a credit card as a foreign resident.
6 articles
Online Banking in Taiwan: Setting Up and Using Internet and Mobile Banking
How online banking works in Taiwan for foreign residents — what you need to register, English-language availability, mobile apps, transfers and security, and how to get started after opening an account.
ATM Withdrawal in Taiwan: Using a Foreign Card at Taiwanese Machines
How to withdraw cash from an ATM in Taiwan with a foreign card — which machines accept international cards, network logos, currency selection, and the limits and fees to expect.
Using a Credit Card in Taiwan: Acceptance, Fees and When Cards Do Not Work
How credit cards work in everyday Taiwan — where international cards are accepted, contactless and mobile payments, foreign transaction fees, and the local services that still need a Taiwanese card.
Getting a Credit Card in Taiwan as a Foreigner: What Issuers Look At
Can foreigners get a Taiwanese credit card? The practical answer — what issuers weigh (residence, income, local credit history), why new arrivals are often declined, and the realistic path to a card.
Sending Money from Taiwan to Another Country: What You Need and How It Works
How to make a bank transfer from Taiwan to another country as a foreign resident — what you need, the counter vs online routes, the requirements banks ask for, and what to confirm before you send.
Opening a Bank Account in Taiwan: ARC, Seals and Which Branch Says Yes
What foreigners actually need to open a Taiwanese bank account — the two-document rule, the personal seal question, why branches differ, and the post office fallback.