Itaú UruguayItaú Uruguay

Uruguay 传统银行 In-branch required Permit holders ★ 3.8
Minimum depositApproved case by case; no hard minimum deposit in public sources (monthly fee around US$40)
Monthly feeNon-resident account about US$40/month
Minimum balanceAssessed case by case by account type
How to apply—
Processing timeAbout 1-3 weeks for approval after the branch visit
Institution typeTraditional Bank
Data baseline 2026-10. Editor-verified, but rules change — confirm with the official site before applying. Data transparency →

About this bank

Advantages

  • Mature dual UYU / USD accounts
  • Strong cross-border SWIFT capability
  • Good app and online banking
  • Strong group-wide Latin American settlement capability

Things to note

  • Usually requires residency, cédula or a RUT tax number
  • Needs a Uruguayan mobile number for SMS codes
  • Monthly fee above most European equivalents

Documents required

  • Valid passport
  • Uruguayan cédula or RUT tax number
  • Uruguayan mobile number for SMS codes
  • Income and source-of-funds proof

Get your RUT tax number sorted at the tax office and buy a Uruguayan SIM first

Opening offers & benefits

Standing benefits

These are stable, standing account benefits (not time-limited) — available as long as you qualify:

Bank offers change frequently by region and quarter. Checked 2026-10; follow the bank's official promo page.

FAQ

Ready? Open your account

Having documents ready lowers the chance of rejection; policies change, so confirm with the bank before applying.

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