I live in Europe. Can I open a check account in the United States and have the funds deposited there?

Yes. Fredrik Gillstrom gave HelpDesk mailing list this advice: "By far the best way is to establish a US checking account, then you can deposit and write American checks hassle free, and the only possible fee is the postage of sending a letter once a month to your bank and maybe a service fee from the bank. To establish a US checking account if you do not live in USA call: Michele Christie at HarrisBank (Chicago, IL) on +1-312-461-2927. Tell her that you want a personal/business checking account and that you don't live in US or have a US Social Security number. And she will help you." I haven't tried this. Ask what the fees are.I've also received a recommendation for thebancorp.com. I've been told you don't have to be a U.S. citizen to open an account there. I haven't tried this. Update: In 2008, I was told anonymously that you have to be a U.S. citizen to et a bancorp account. Good luck!