Grasshopper Bank for foreign-owned LLCs — is it really US-citizen-only?
Grasshopper Bank keeps appearing in 'best fintech for startups' lists and looks great on paper. I tried to apply for my Wyoming LLC and got declined with no clear reason. A friend says Grasshopper actually requires US citizens or permanent residents. Is that true?
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