Will my non-U.S. bank unfreeze accounts if OFAC removes me from the SDN list?

Delisting removes the legal obligation for U.S. persons and institutions to block your assets, but foreign banks often maintain their own risk policies. Many international banks — particularly those with U.S. correspondent relationships — conduct independent due diligence and may require additional documentation before restoring services. Some institutions impose extended monitoring periods or decline to re-establish relationships altogether based on reputational risk assessments. Obtaining a formal OFAC delisting letter and presenting it with supporting compliance documentation typically helps, but there is no guarantee of automatic account restoration with non-U.S. financial institutions.