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the simple reason is money laundering and identity theft. Banks now must ensure they comply with strict guidelines in opening new accounts. Whereas before you cold go into a bank and open an account now it may take a few days if not more to open an account, regardless if your known to the bank or not. The bank is required by international banking law to ensure that you are who you say you are and that you do not intend to use the bank account to deposit money in to it that may have been gained by illegal means.

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