6. Applying for one from the UK is NOT usually instant and a huge pain in the arse. The charges do not show up on most UK accounts unfortunately so you need to use steps 2 or 3. Not a problem I suppose if you want to fuck about wire transferring money (and the expense incurred) or trying to send faxes internationally (who the fuck uses fax these days? It's no more secure than sending digital/email copies).
As you probably gathered I gave up. I really wouldn't have enough use for an account to be bothered with the steps needed to open one from the UK. Obviously though if you would find it useful then the effort may be worth it.
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