commonwealth bank
May 17th 2004, 5:35 am
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commonwealth bank
cannot reccommend them highly enough
got our visas then applied for an account with them, watched the exchange rate today and then transferred the money across to oz account (no charge) and only 1 cent below the exchange rate
so now we have an account in oz paying 4% on our savings a credit history and instant access to our money when we get over there
champagne has flowed today
but still literate
arlene
no stopping us now fly out 1 week today
got our visas then applied for an account with them, watched the exchange rate today and then transferred the money across to oz account (no charge) and only 1 cent below the exchange rate
so now we have an account in oz paying 4% on our savings a credit history and instant access to our money when we get over there
champagne has flowed today
but still literate
arlene
no stopping us now fly out 1 week today
May 17th 2004, 6:22 am
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Hi Arlene,
which account did you opt for ?
The streamline (current account) or the Cash management ( high interest account ?.
I'm just browsing the application forn now, and need to sort something out soon.
Arron.
which account did you opt for ?
The streamline (current account) or the Cash management ( high interest account ?.
I'm just browsing the application forn now, and need to sort something out soon.
Arron.
May 17th 2004, 6:26 am
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we went with the cash management call account but can transfer it to an even better rate when we get there
just give them a call and they will advise you
arlene
we went with the cash management call account but can transfer it to an even better rate when we get there
just give them a call and they will advise you
arlene
May 17th 2004, 6:31 am
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Originally posted by arlene
arron
we went with the cash management call account but can transfer it to an even better rate when we get there
just give them a call and they will advise you
arlene
arron
we went with the cash management call account but can transfer it to an even better rate when we get there
just give them a call and they will advise you
arlene
Did you use the forward purchase facility for Australion Dollars ?
May 17th 2004, 6:38 am
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aaron no we waited until we got the house money and the rate was so good at 2.57 that we decided to go for it
the beauty of the account is that you can see the exchnage rate on the telly and as soon as it hits a high you transfer it with no charges within minuites
we can live on the interest it pays over there
arlene
the beauty of the account is that you can see the exchnage rate on the telly and as soon as it hits a high you transfer it with no charges within minuites
we can live on the interest it pays over there
arlene
May 17th 2004, 6:55 am
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How did you apply for this account? Was it online? Did you phone somewhere? I would appreciate your reply as this sounds Ideal for me.
Elaine
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May 17th 2004, 7:11 am
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Yaeh same here, give us the low down Arlene 
May 17th 2004, 8:02 am
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Originally posted by elaine.mrml
How did you apply for this account? Was it online? Did you phone somewhere? I would appreciate your reply as this sounds Ideal for me.
Elaine
How did you apply for this account? Was it online? Did you phone somewhere? I would appreciate your reply as this sounds Ideal for me.
Elaine
You can e-mail them for the application forms and info pack
[email protected]
Arron
May 17th 2004, 8:06 am
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Anyone moving to Melbourne & struggling to open a bank account, my daughter works with The National bank in Hawthorn, if you need any help just PM me.
May 17th 2004, 8:43 am
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Thanks Arron
Arlene: When you said you were watching the prices live on tv then phoned directly - was it teletex and if so what page no.?
Elaine
Arlene: When you said you were watching the prices live on tv then phoned directly - was it teletex and if so what page no.?
Elaine
May 17th 2004, 8:56 pm
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elaine page 241 on bb2
arlene
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May 17th 2004, 9:00 pm
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Arlene,
We did the same with the Commonwealth Bank, but you need to make an appointment with the Bank as soon as you arrive to beable to activate your account this end and get any cards etc.
Whisky
We did the same with the Commonwealth Bank, but you need to make an appointment with the Bank as soon as you arrive to beable to activate your account this end and get any cards etc.
Whisky
May 17th 2004, 9:15 pm
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looking at the banks address as we speak
very happy with the service and advice they gave
arlene
looking at the banks address as we speak
very happy with the service and advice they gave
arlene
May 17th 2004, 9:19 pm
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Re: commonwealth bank
Originally posted by arlene
cannot reccommend them highly enough
got our visas then applied for an account with them, watched the exchange rate today and then transferred the money across to oz account (no charge) and only 1 cent below the exchange rate
so now we have an account in oz paying 4% on our savings a credit history and instant access to our money when we get over there
champagne has flowed today
but still literate
arlene
no stopping us now fly out 1 week today
cannot reccommend them highly enough
got our visas then applied for an account with them, watched the exchange rate today and then transferred the money across to oz account (no charge) and only 1 cent below the exchange rate
so now we have an account in oz paying 4% on our savings a credit history and instant access to our money when we get over there
champagne has flowed today
but still literate
arlene
no stopping us now fly out 1 week today
May 17th 2004, 9:19 pm
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Re: commonwealth bank
Originally posted by arlene
cannot reccommend them highly enough
got our visas then applied for an account with them, watched the exchange rate today and then transferred the money across to oz account (no charge) and only 1 cent below the exchange rate
so now we have an account in oz paying 4% on our savings a credit history and instant access to our money when we get over there
champagne has flowed today
but still literate
arlene
no stopping us now fly out 1 week today
cannot reccommend them highly enough
got our visas then applied for an account with them, watched the exchange rate today and then transferred the money across to oz account (no charge) and only 1 cent below the exchange rate
so now we have an account in oz paying 4% on our savings a credit history and instant access to our money when we get over there
champagne has flowed today
but still literate
arlene
no stopping us now fly out 1 week today
