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Armenian bank exit needs zero balance certificate, depot closed first if linked, AMD converted to USD, and SWIFT to NRE before India tax residency.
Close brokerage depot before AMD bank — zero balance certificate last
Armenian banks require linked securities depot at zero before full account closure — close brokerage first per Armenian brokerage guide.
Ameriabank, ACBA Bank, and Ardshinbank serve expats — convert AMD to USD before SWIFT to NRE.
Georgia neighbour: Georgian bank guide for Tbilisi parallel account.
Armenian bank wind-down
| Bank | Currency | Step |
|---|---|---|
| Ameriabank | AMD/USD | Zero + close |
| ACBA Bank | AMD | Convert USD |
| Ardshinbank | AMD/USD | SWIFT NRE |
| Linked depot | Securities | Close first |
Closure
Close depot
Brokerage zero first.
Convert AMD
USD leg.
Wire SWIFT
To NRE.
Closure letter
Bank certificate.
Schedule FA
Last FY foreign account.
Flow
Armenia bank kit
- Passport.
- Zero balance cert.
- SWIFT receipt.
- Closure letter.
- SSN copy.
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AMD account?
Convert to USD at bank before SWIFT — NRE accepts USD.
Schedule FA?
Declare account in last FY you held foreign bank.
FBAR?
US person — FinCEN 114 if aggregate > USD 10K.
Brokerage parallel?
Armenian brokerage guide for Yerevan depot.
Dormant fee?
Close within 90 days of India move to avoid monthly charges.
Joint account?
Both holders sign closure — or remove co-holder first.
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