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# General

## Is Stoa a bank?

No, Stoa is not a bank. Stoa works with Griffin Bank to provide real bank accounts for its customers.

## Do I need to be a UK resident to use Stoa?

Yes – you must be a UK resident to use Stoa. For a complete breakdown, please refer to [Who can open a Stoa Account?](/stoa-support-centre/getting-started/sign-up-and-eligibility.md#who-can-open-a-stoa-account)

## Can I join from abroad?

Yes – provided that you are a UK resident. Please refer to [Who can open a Stoa Account?](/stoa-support-centre/getting-started/sign-up-and-eligibility.md#who-can-open-a-stoa-account)


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