Expats' Corner

Expats' Corner January 24, 2026 | 12:45 pm

Banking in the DR as an Expat: What works, what doesn’t, and what to avoid.

By Rosalyn Ortega-Elie For many expats, banking in the Dominican Republic is one of the first real tests of adapting to life on the island. The system works—but not always in the way foreigners expect. Understanding what does work, what doesn’t, and what to avoid altogether can save you unnecessary stress and costly mistakes. What Works - Established... Read more

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