Joint account in Oz
Oct 1st 2003, 3:09 pm
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Joint account in Oz
Does anybody know if it is possible either to open a joint account in Oz, or upgrade an existing accout to 'joint' status BEFORE getting a visa?
My partner has his aussie bank account with a load of my money in it (from Oz tax returns). We're going over to Oz at the end of the month for 3 weeks - any chance we can turn this account into a joint one/open a whole new account?
My partner has his aussie bank account with a load of my money in it (from Oz tax returns). We're going over to Oz at the end of the month for 3 weeks - any chance we can turn this account into a joint one/open a whole new account?
Oct 1st 2003, 3:27 pm
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Re: Joint account in Oz
Originally posted by bundy
Does anybody know if it is possible either to open a joint account in Oz, or upgrade an existing accout to 'joint' status BEFORE getting a visa?
My partner has his aussie bank account with a load of my money in it (from Oz tax returns). We're going over to Oz at the end of the month for 3 weeks - any chance we can turn this account into a joint one/open a whole new account?
Does anybody know if it is possible either to open a joint account in Oz, or upgrade an existing accout to 'joint' status BEFORE getting a visa?
My partner has his aussie bank account with a load of my money in it (from Oz tax returns). We're going over to Oz at the end of the month for 3 weeks - any chance we can turn this account into a joint one/open a whole new account?
They don't care where you live!I had an aussie a/c when i went over for 8 months on a holiday visa.
Oct 1st 2003, 3:30 pm
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Re: Joint account in Oz
Originally posted by PeteY
Should'nt be a problem.....They are after you cash mate They don't care where you live!
I had an aussie a/c when i went over for 8 months on a holiday visa.
Should'nt be a problem.....They are after you cash mate
They don't care where you live!I had an aussie a/c when i went over for 8 months on a holiday visa.
Oct 1st 2003, 4:14 pm
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Re: Joint account in Oz
Originally posted by bundy
Thanks for that...we'll attack the bank on arrival.
Thanks for that...we'll attack the bank on arrival.
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Oct 1st 2003, 4:20 pm
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Re: Joint account in Oz
Originally posted by bundy
Thanks for that...we'll attack the bank on arrival.
Thanks for that...we'll attack the bank on arrival.
Oct 1st 2003, 4:54 pm
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Re: Joint account in Oz
Originally posted by BrisbaneBrummie
I wouldn't do that if I were you.......the police may catch you and then where will you be?!?! LOL
I wouldn't do that if I were you.......the police may catch you and then where will you be?!?! LOL
Oct 1st 2003, 5:15 pm
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Now there's an idea - punishment by transportation to the UK? Be interesting to see what effect it would have on the crime rate. Disgruntled expats rushing out and shoplifting everything in sight in the hope of being sent back here maybe?
Oct 3rd 2003, 7:55 am
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I expect I'll feel like attacking the bank by the time I've stood in the inevitable queue for 6 hours, produced endless reams of paperwork and endured 'bankspeak' for longer than I can bear...Had a bad experience last time I opened an account in Oz.
As for the transportation theory - wouldn't that be great?! I'd happily be a convict if it meant being sent out to Oz for the rest of my days....
As for the transportation theory - wouldn't that be great?! I'd happily be a convict if it meant being sent out to Oz for the rest of my days....
Oct 3rd 2003, 10:26 am
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Originally posted by bundy
I expect I'll feel like attacking the bank by the time I've stood in the inevitable queue for 6 hours, produced endless reams of paperwork and endured 'bankspeak' for longer than I can bear...Had a bad experience last time I opened an account in Oz.
As for the transportation theory - wouldn't that be great?! I'd happily be a convict if it meant being sent out to Oz for the rest of my days....
I expect I'll feel like attacking the bank by the time I've stood in the inevitable queue for 6 hours, produced endless reams of paperwork and endured 'bankspeak' for longer than I can bear...Had a bad experience last time I opened an account in Oz.
As for the transportation theory - wouldn't that be great?! I'd happily be a convict if it meant being sent out to Oz for the rest of my days....
Which bank is it out of interest?
What about setting up an HSBC account over here before you leave? I've been looking into it, and i believe they have one of the more competetive rates down under, and fewer charges too.
Worth looking into?
Oct 3rd 2003, 10:31 am
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PeteY,
My partner has a National bank account - good because he doesn't get charged for the privilege of having the account. That's the one we want to make a joint account. I heard something somewhere about National having links with banks over here (Scottish? Yorkshire?) but hazy on the details.
May investigate HSBC when it comes to moving all our money over there when we leave...
My partner has a National bank account - good because he doesn't get charged for the privilege of having the account. That's the one we want to make a joint account. I heard something somewhere about National having links with banks over here (Scottish? Yorkshire?) but hazy on the details.
May investigate HSBC when it comes to moving all our money over there when we leave...
Oct 3rd 2003, 10:41 am
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Originally posted by bundy
PeteY,
My partner has a National bank account - good because he doesn't get charged for the privilege of having the account. That's the one we want to make a joint account. I heard something somewhere about National having links with banks over here (Scottish? Yorkshire?) but hazy on the details.
May investigate HSBC when it comes to moving all our money over there when we leave...
PeteY,
My partner has a National bank account - good because he doesn't get charged for the privilege of having the account. That's the one we want to make a joint account. I heard something somewhere about National having links with banks over here (Scottish? Yorkshire?) but hazy on the details.
May investigate HSBC when it comes to moving all our money over there when we leave...
TennisOz
Oct 3rd 2003, 10:48 am
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Originally posted by tennisoz
Interesting as an aside to see in the news that Britain is belatedly doing what other countries have had for yonks - chip and pin they call it here - to cut down on credit card fraud.
TennisOz
Interesting as an aside to see in the news that Britain is belatedly doing what other countries have had for yonks - chip and pin they call it here - to cut down on credit card fraud.
TennisOz
