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Lili

Bank

Built for freelancers and small businesses. Foreign passport + EIN, no SSN.

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One of the few whitelist banks that explicitly supports China (it's on the 14-country list). Features are basic, it pushes paid tiers, and the application form is long and clunky to fill out. Fine for individuals or small teams who just need a simple US account on a budget.

Eligibility at a glance

Requires SSN
No
Overseas operating address
No
Intl wire (out)
Virtual cards
TBD
Account manager
None

Best for

  • Freelancers, solo founders, and small businesses
  • Non-US founders with a US LLC who want a simple, free account
  • Anyone who wants built-in invoicing, accounting and tax tools

Where it falls short

  • Only serves Lili-supported countries — verify yours first
  • No real API and weaker integrations
  • Wire fees are not clearly published
  • Not built for scaled or high-volume operations

Only these countries qualify

ArgentinaAustraliaBrazilCanadaChileChinaColombiaIndiaIsraelMexicoNew ZealandNorwayUnited KingdomUruguay

Restricted industries

CannabisAdult contentGamblingFirearmsMoney services (MSB)Crypto exchangeShell companies

Documents to prepare

  • A US-registered company
  • An EIN
  • A foreign passport (no SSN required)
  • A US address (residential accepted) as the principal place of business
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