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Just a quick question how are you going to transfer your money to your New Zealand bank account and what kind of fees were you charged at either end? I have a First Direct accoun that I am planning to keep open and have set up an account in New Zealand. Don't think I want to use a froiegn exchange company what other options are there?
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Originally posted by TIZUS
Has any one any advice on the above thread?????
Tori
Has any one any advice on the above thread?????
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Why are you planning on keeping a UK bank account? Just in case you decide to return? I'm not sure what the benefits of doing that are.
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If you`re transferring more than about £5,000 use a foreign exchange company - you`ll get Forex rates instead of tourist rates, a big difference. Even using your local bank will get you a rate between the Forex rate and the tourist rate.
Exchange rate company should be no charge, banks may charge a small fee.
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Exchange rate company should be no charge, banks may charge a small fee.
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I've always used telegraphic transfers form my UK bank when I've transferred funds. Same with Transfers from NZ to Australia. And I've no complaints about the exchange rate.
May not be the best but suits me.
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Originally posted by sofistek
Why wouldn't you want to use a foreign exchange company? I've had not experience of them but I understand that there are many reputable ones that can get you near money market rates (as opposed to tourist rates).
Why are you planning on keeping a UK bank account? Just in case you decide to return? I'm not sure what the benefits of doing that are.
Why wouldn't you want to use a foreign exchange company? I've had not experience of them but I understand that there are many reputable ones that can get you near money market rates (as opposed to tourist rates).
Why are you planning on keeping a UK bank account? Just in case you decide to return? I'm not sure what the benefits of doing that are.
Are others doing this, or does everyone just take all they have with them?
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Originally posted by Andrew S
I was planning on leaving some money behind in the UK, and keep an eye on the NZ exchange rate, transferring money back when it is favourable. It can't be a bad thing to keep some pounds sterling, can it? It must be more stable than the NZD.
Are others doing this, or does everyone just take all they have with them?
I was planning on leaving some money behind in the UK, and keep an eye on the NZ exchange rate, transferring money back when it is favourable. It can't be a bad thing to keep some pounds sterling, can it? It must be more stable than the NZD.
Are others doing this, or does everyone just take all they have with them?
Have a look at www.ozforex.com.au they will hold onto the money in sterling and change it when the rates may be nmore favourable, they seem like good exchange rates any how.
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Originally posted by Andrew S
I was planning on leaving some money behind in the UK, and keep an eye on the NZ exchange rate, transferring money back when it is favourable. It can't be a bad thing to keep some pounds sterling, can it? It must be more stable than the NZD.
Are others doing this, or does everyone just take all they have with them?
I was planning on leaving some money behind in the UK, and keep an eye on the NZ exchange rate, transferring money back when it is favourable. It can't be a bad thing to keep some pounds sterling, can it? It must be more stable than the NZD.
Are others doing this, or does everyone just take all they have with them?
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Originally posted by sofistek
Why wouldn't you want to use a foreign exchange company? I've had not experience of them but I understand that there are many reputable ones that can get you near money market rates (as opposed to tourist rates).
Why are you planning on keeping a UK bank account? Just in case you decide to return? I'm not sure what the benefits of doing that are.
Why wouldn't you want to use a foreign exchange company? I've had not experience of them but I understand that there are many reputable ones that can get you near money market rates (as opposed to tourist rates).
Why are you planning on keeping a UK bank account? Just in case you decide to return? I'm not sure what the benefits of doing that are.
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Originally posted by Andrew S
I was planning on leaving some money behind in the UK, and keep an eye on the NZ exchange rate, transferring money back when it is favourable. It can't be a bad thing to keep some pounds sterling, can it? It must be more stable than the NZD.
Are others doing this, or does everyone just take all they have with them?
I was planning on leaving some money behind in the UK, and keep an eye on the NZ exchange rate, transferring money back when it is favourable. It can't be a bad thing to keep some pounds sterling, can it? It must be more stable than the NZD.
Are others doing this, or does everyone just take all they have with them?
It's never quite as clear cut as you'd like.
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Originally posted by sofistek
Fair enough but have you factored in the low interest rates over here, versus the higher rates that you can get in NZ? For example, you'd be lucky to get 4% over here, probably less, whereas 6% or more seems possible in NZ. I thought I even came across an 8% rate somewhere.
It's never quite as clear cut as you'd like.
Fair enough but have you factored in the low interest rates over here, versus the higher rates that you can get in NZ? For example, you'd be lucky to get 4% over here, probably less, whereas 6% or more seems possible in NZ. I thought I even came across an 8% rate somewhere.
It's never quite as clear cut as you'd like.
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Originally posted by sofistek
Fair enough but have you factored in the low interest rates over here, versus the higher rates that you can get in NZ? For example, you'd be lucky to get 4% over here, probably less, whereas 6% or more seems possible in NZ. I thought I even came across an 8% rate somewhere.
It's never quite as clear cut as you'd like.
Fair enough but have you factored in the low interest rates over here, versus the higher rates that you can get in NZ? For example, you'd be lucky to get 4% over here, probably less, whereas 6% or more seems possible in NZ. I thought I even came across an 8% rate somewhere.
It's never quite as clear cut as you'd like.
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Hi there
I did the following prior to moving to Auckland.
1) Set up a NZ bank account with ASB Bank. This was done through ASB's london branch which is known as the Commonwealth Bank of Australia.
2) I then transferred money (pounds) from my First Direct Account to the Commonwealth Bank in London.
3) The Commonwealth Bank in London hold your funds in a sterling account (very low interest from memory).
4) You then call the Commonwealth Bank in London, check the rate and instruct them to transfer the money.
5) A few hours later your money is in an NZ account.
Cost of each transfer is 25 pounds (this was a year ago)
Commonwealth Bank in London can be recahed on (020) 7710 3990
I did the following prior to moving to Auckland.
1) Set up a NZ bank account with ASB Bank. This was done through ASB's london branch which is known as the Commonwealth Bank of Australia.
2) I then transferred money (pounds) from my First Direct Account to the Commonwealth Bank in London.
3) The Commonwealth Bank in London hold your funds in a sterling account (very low interest from memory).
4) You then call the Commonwealth Bank in London, check the rate and instruct them to transfer the money.
5) A few hours later your money is in an NZ account.
Cost of each transfer is 25 pounds (this was a year ago)
Commonwealth Bank in London can be recahed on (020) 7710 3990
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Originally posted by xpat19
That's excactly what we did !
That's excactly what we did !
but what kind of rates did you get from them
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