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Why Use Velo?

A Velo by East West Bank® account helps you manage your banking needs in the U.S., so you can make payments, receive funds, or easily transfer money around the world.

  • travel

    Business or Leisure
    Travel to the U.S.

    Use your debit card to shop at local merchants during your short stay in the U.S. 

  • student

    Study
    in the U.S.

    Get a U.S. bank account and debit card before arriving on campus.

  • moible-payment

    Mobile Payment
    in the U.S.

    Add your debit card to a digital wallet to make mobile payments in the U.S.

  • pay-bills

    Pay Bills
    in the U.S.

    Receive payments, or use Bill Pay to take care of one-time or ongoing expenses.

     

  • paycheck

    Get Paid for
    Freelance Work

    Receive compensation for freelance work directly to your U.S. bank account.

  • cross-border-shopping

    Cross-Border
    Shopping or Selling

    Use your account to buy or sell merchandise on global eCommerce sites.

A U.S. bank account for those living outside of the U.S.

A U.S. bank account for those living outside of the U.S.

No matter where you live, Velo lets you apply for a U.S. bank account directly from our Digital Platforms. 1,3

  • No branch visits. No video calls.
  • Apply remotely in minutes.
    • If you live outside of the U.S. Hong Kong or Taiwan please submit your account application using our Online Banking Service. Once your account is open, download our Mobile App for easy account management.
  • Currently accepting the following government IDs : 3
    • People’s Republic of China Passport and Identity Card
    • Hong Kong SAR Passport and Permanent Identity Card
    • Taiwan Passport and Identity Card
    • Republic of India Permanent Account Number (PAN) Card (Velo for Professionals referral only) 4
    • U.S. Social Security Number (SSN)

Manage your money on the go

East West Bank Visa Debit Card

Manage your money on the go

Stay connected with your finances. With the Velo by East West Bank® Mobile App, you can access your bank account from anywhere. 

Why East West Bank?

East West Bank Corporate Building

Why East West Bank?

  • Full-service commercial bank with $69.6 billion in assets
  • Deposits insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC6
  • Largest independent bank headquartered in Southern California
  • Ranked No. 1 Performing Bank in the U.S. by Bank Director7
  • Customer service available in English, Mandarin, Cantonese, and Spanish
  • Products and services tailored for customers in the U.S. and Greater China

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