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I am an American citizen but have never lived in the US. Do I need to fill a W8-BEN or a W-9?
Your employer can require a W8-BEN or W-9 if you are a contractor, and in some special cases.  I believe this bank managing your stock options can as well; it's to prove you don't have "foreign status".  See the IRS's W-9 instructions for details.