4X4Dodger wrote:
Well first a couple of observations: Virtually all employers will have direct deposit capability so I really dont think that will be as big an issue as you think.
Many will issue you a debit card and deposit directly to that. No fees are allowed on deposit or withdrawal of your pay from these kinds of cards.
We use a great small bank in North Dakota which I will give you the name of in PM only.
They have a really comprehensive web site on which you can do everything and it is very secure. When you sign in it will send you a text to your phone with a one time only code that must be entered before you can access your accounts.
This bank is very responsive and you can get real people on the phone generally immediately when needed. Our checking pays us back all ATM fees even overseas. I really cant say enough good things about them. And in todays digital world you dont need some big international bank to be able to travel and get money.
We are in our second going on third month in Mexico and have had no problems at all with the bank our cards or accssing their web site and doing everything from setting travel alerts to shifting money about.
Pm me and I will give you the name of the Bank.
PM Sent. Appreciate it. :)
There are several Temp services I have worked for (even one that I had a 7+ month assignment for) that have not offered Direct Deposit. In the past I have also cleaned houses (private residences) and normally those are personal checks. I would have to have a separate banking account for that for tax reasons, and would not want to open/close bank accounts as I travel for tax/reporting/audit reasons as well.
Also, when you get direct deposit with any employer your first check is given in person, the rest are issued with direct deposit. This has been the case everywhere I have worked for the past several years.
