Ally is a long-established US online-only bank (formerly GM financial) known for high-yield savings and no monthly fees, with no branches.
Requires US residency and SSN; foreigners without US status cannot apply.
These are stable, standing account benefits (not time-limited) — available as long as you qualify:
No. Ally is only open to US residents and requires SSN; foreigners without US status cannot apply.
No minimum deposit — the account can be opened at zero.
Have your US photo ID, SSN, US address and US mobile number ready, then verify.
A few minutes in the app; approval is usually instant to a few days.
Common reasons: not a US resident, invalid SSN, unverifiable address, or failed KYC.
Standing benefits: No Monthly Fee, No Min Deposit, Fully Online, Digital Bank, Fast Approval. Promotions change by region and quarter — always check the bank's official promo page (verified 2026-10).
Having documents ready lowers the chance of rejection; policies change, so confirm with the bank before applying.