My Bank asked for my ITIN

Dutch Banks and ITIN Confusion

Dutch banks sometimes cause confusion by asking US citizens for an ITIN. This request arises because Dutch banks are required to comply with international tax regulations, such as the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA), which mandates reporting of US account holders to the IRS.

To complete the Dutch bank form, provide your US SSN. If you don't have an SSN and you're a US citizen, apply for one through the US Social Security Administration.

For complete information, contact the Dublin office of the US Social Security Administration: [US Embassy Dublin - Social Security](https://ie.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/social-security/).

Note that you are not eligible for an ITIN, which is reserved for non-US persons. Unfortunately, our ability to assist with the tax ID application process is limited to individuals who are not US citizens.  We can, however, help you understand the tax reporting obligations that go along with US citizenship.