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Will having two bank accounts affect my DTV application if only one has less than 500k?

Jun 28, 2025
2 days ago
If I have 2 accounts in the same bank, one with more than 500k (savings account) and one with less (main account) and my online work payments go into the one with less than 500k, would this be a problem for me when applying for DTV?
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TLDR : Answer Summary
Concerns about having two bank accounts when applying for the DTV visa are common. Applicants are advised to provide details of both accounts, explaining their purposes—one for savings and the other for daily transactions. It's important to demonstrate that you have sufficient cash available for living expenses. Having a variety of accounts with activity is often seen positively, unlike a lump sum in one account without any activity. Many expats have successfully shown multiple accounts in their applications.
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Anonymous *************
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Thanks everyone👍 Thought I could only use the account connected to my work payments.
Andi ***********
Anonymous participant It is not uncommon for remote/freelancers to have several accounts. I applied with 3 accounts and a note of explanation
Greg ********
Anonymous participant I was at a DTV promotions events yesterday and your question pretty much came up. Answer was show both accounts and short explanation in cover note. One thing they said some Embassies do not like is just a lump sum in an account and no activity. A bigger red flag is the lump sum deposited just for the DTV.
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@Greg *******
perfect thanks for the info! I have no problems there.
Greg ********
As suggested. Show both accounts and explain in short note one is savings and one is your day to day account. That covers your bases.
John *******
I had same situation. I showed both.
Tom ***********
From my experience it won't but you're best to show both and explain on the first page. They are looking to see if you have the asset in cash and can easily use it for living expenses which it sounds like you do.
Dnatjugweme ************
Why? If you're concerned, show both accounts.