The Best Bank for Immigrants ?
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I have done a bit of research but would like to ask the BE membership if they could provide some information based on actual experience !
When we arrive, our main priority is that we want to be able to transfer money from our UK bank using online banking so transfer fees should be as low as possible or even better, free !
Thanks
When we arrive, our main priority is that we want to be able to transfer money from our UK bank using online banking so transfer fees should be as low as possible or even better, free !
Thanks
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I have done a bit of research but would like to ask the BE membership if they could provide some information based on actual experience !
When we arrive, our main priority is that we want to be able to transfer money from our UK bank using online banking so transfer fees should be as low as possible or even better, free !
Thanks
When we arrive, our main priority is that we want to be able to transfer money from our UK bank using online banking so transfer fees should be as low as possible or even better, free !
Thanks
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Thanks however, this thread is to seek members advice regarding preference of bank rather than currency exchange.
Who do you bank with ? How have you found them ?
Who do you bank with ? How have you found them ?
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www.NAB.com.au
Free banking with no minimum amount malarky, branches everywhere, huge ATM network and migrant banking lets you open your account in the UK ready for arrival and also deposit funds free of charge. In the first days of arriving chances are you will need a branch to transact in for things like bank cheques and so on.
Don't bother with any bank that will actually levy charges against you for banking with them.
Free banking with no minimum amount malarky, branches everywhere, huge ATM network and migrant banking lets you open your account in the UK ready for arrival and also deposit funds free of charge. In the first days of arriving chances are you will need a branch to transact in for things like bank cheques and so on.
Don't bother with any bank that will actually levy charges against you for banking with them.
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"our main priority is that we want to be able to transfer money from our UK bank using online banking so transfer fees should be as low as possible or even better, free"
and i replied with the best solution
you can usea bank but be prepared to get nailed for the luxury
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HSBC provides me with free online currency transfers at mid market rates through their Premier service. They also set up the account for free including giving me a credit card with a large limit and I get free ATM withdrawals at Westpac. There are no fees on the account.
The big downside is you need to qualify for the account through having a large amount of money (eg from a house sale) that you keep with them.
The call centre is not so brilliant either - but if you do most of your banking online, want a fee free account, and need to transfer money regularly and want to see it instantly in your account, this is a good one to look at.
We will probably transfer to a local bank once we no longer qualify for this service and use one of the currency transfer lot for regular trasfers
Scotty
The big downside is you need to qualify for the account through having a large amount of money (eg from a house sale) that you keep with them.
The call centre is not so brilliant either - but if you do most of your banking online, want a fee free account, and need to transfer money regularly and want to see it instantly in your account, this is a good one to look at.
We will probably transfer to a local bank once we no longer qualify for this service and use one of the currency transfer lot for regular trasfers
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I use CommBank but if I was starting again I'd use Bank West.
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For every bank that somebody says is rubbish, somebody else will say its excellent. At the end of the day a bank, is a bank, is a bank.
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I'm with NAB at the moment but looking to transfer to Bankwest as the are open 7 days a week and offer completely free banking.
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Based on what? Just asking, given that their recent track record is probably the poorest of any of the banks.
http://www.abc.net.au/am/content/2010/s3078891.htm
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Based on what? Just asking, given that their recent track record is probably the poorest of any of the banks.
http://www.abc.net.au/am/content/2010/s3078891.htm
http://www.abc.net.au/am/content/2010/s3078891.htm
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Don't panic about the NAB too much, the person that caused the meltdown has gone.
I did hear that he is now applying for a job at the other banks though
I did hear that he is now applying for a job at the other banks though
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Any truth to the assertion that NAB offers better support to Aussie businesses? i.e. they lend more to businesses. That would be a very good reason to support them. The others invest most of their money in property.
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