American Expat Starter Pack: Everything You Need to Hit the Ground Running

Americans have significant advantages when moving abroad - from banking access to telecom coverage to the sheer number of platforms that support US customers. But those advantages only matter if you know how to use them.

This guide is your comprehensive checklist for setting up a functional expat life, covering the banking stack, communication infrastructure, and legal considerations you need to address before and immediately after your move.

We'll walk through each system in order of priority, with specific product recommendations and the reasoning behind each choice.

The month before your departure is when most of the important setup happens. Certain accounts are easier to open with a US address, certain cards ship faster domestically, and certain services require in-person verification that's inconvenient once you're abroad.

This section covers everything you should have in place before you board your flight - from banking to mail forwarding to the documents you'll need on the other side.

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