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For international students

Simplify Your Move to America

Ellis is the first all-in-one solution made for international students. Focus less on the logistics of everyday life - and more on having the best possible student experience.
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Everything you need – in one place

Made for internationals, by internationals

MOBILE

Get a U.S. phone plan with ultra-fast 5G

Find the perfect phone plan for your data needs. All plans include unlimited talk and text with super fast coverage.
Pause anytime you want
Only pay for data you use
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MONEY

A U.S. bank account for internationals students

Apply for a U.S. Bank Account even before you set foot in America. It’s safer than carrying cash.
No monthly fees, ever
Free international wire transfers
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CARD

Get an International Visa Debit Card

Easily spend money from your bank account from 140+ countries. Integrate with ApplePay, GooglePay, and Venmo.
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COMMUNITY

Join the international student community

Connect with other international students in the U.S! Join our Discord to begin meeting new friends.
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FORMS

Automate boring government paperwork

Apply for your Social Security Card, F-1 Student Visas, and OPT by filling out a simple form. Let us take care of the boring stuff.
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TAX

File your US tax returns

Maximize your tax refund and claim every dollar you are owed by the US government. We will help you find every tax treaty benefit with your background.
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Meet our happy international students

Here's why international students across the US are choosing Ellis.

A happy international student

Jan Hoang 🇻🇳

New york university '25

Ellis made is super easy to get a bank account in the U.S.!

A happy international student

Feitong Qiao 🇨🇳

Columbia University '24

Ellis made is super easy to get a bank account in the U.S.!

A happy international student

Ha Chang 🇮🇳

northeastern university '24

Ellis made is super easy to get a bank account in the U.S.!

Meet our happy international students

Here's why international students across the U.S. are choosing Ellis.

James Miller 🇰🇷

New york university '21

Ellis has made being an international student super easy. They really understand what it's like and provides an all in one solution for my specific needs.

Dalia Holmes 🇨🇳

Columbia University '22

Mother of 2, DJ, creative marketer, music and art lover. Operating at the junction of data science and intuition to develop marketing campaigns that bring results.

Ha Chang 🇮🇳

northeastern university '24

Serial entrepreneur, vegan, cat mom, always looking for the next gret podcast. Operating at the sweet spot between art and science to delight customers.

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1.Unlimited Data customers using >30GB/mo. will notice reduced speeds until next bill cycle due to data prioritization.

2. Ellis is a technology company and is not a bank. Banking services provided by Blue Ridge Bank N.A.; Member FDIC. The Ellis Visa® Debit Card is issued by Blue Ridge Bank N.A. pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. and may be used everywhere Visa debit cards are accepted.

3. Payment services are provided by The Currency Cloud Limited. Registered in England No. 06323311. Registered Office: The Steward Building 1st Floor, 12 Steward Street London E1 6FQ. The Currency Cloud Limited is authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority under the Electronic Money Regulations 2011 for the issuing of electronic money (FRN: 900199). In the US Currency Cloud operates in partnership with CFSB. CFSB fully owns the bank program and services are provided by The Currency Cloud Inc.

4. Ellis is not a law firm and is not a substitute for the advice of an attorney. Ellis is not affiliated with or endorsed by United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) or any other government agency. Blank immigration forms with written instructions are available for free at the USCIS website.