Setting up Bank Account!
Jun 3rd 2006, 3:54 am
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Setting up Bank Account!
Hi, doe's anyone have any info on how to go about setting up a account in OZ from UK? Plus which in your opinions are the best banks to deal with and can you do it all over the internet or phone? Thanks
Jun 3rd 2006, 3:56 am
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Re: Setting up Bank Account!
We downloaded an application for ANZ bank (ages ago), but not got round to filling it in yet, too lazy. 
Think its probably easier to start one in the UK as at least you have a permenant address, well for the minute anyway
Think its probably easier to start one in the UK as at least you have a permenant address, well for the minute anyway
Jun 3rd 2006, 6:05 am
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Re: Setting up Bank Account!
We opened with Commonwealth this week. Completed the online form, posted the application on Tuesday and got a pack with account details on Friday. Very quick indeed!
Jun 3rd 2006, 6:32 am
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Re: Setting up Bank Account!
Originally Posted by ScottDavis
We opened with Commonwealth this week. Completed the online form, posted the application on Tuesday and got a pack with account details on Friday. Very quick indeed!
Jun 3rd 2006, 6:41 am
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Re: Setting up Bank Account!
Originally Posted by Ben1
Hi thanks for that did, you just get in touch with the commonwealth to get the pack and what sort of account did you open?
Here you go
Migrant Account
Jun 3rd 2006, 8:26 am
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Re: Setting up Bank Account!
Originally Posted by Ben1
Hi thanks for that did, you just get in touch with the commonwealth to get the pack and what sort of account did you open?
Cheers
Scott
Jun 3rd 2006, 10:03 am
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Re: Setting up Bank Account!
Originally Posted by Ben1
Hi, doe's anyone have any info on how to go about setting up a account in OZ from UK? Plus which in your opinions are the best banks to deal with and can you do it all over the internet or phone? Thanks
Good luck!
Jun 3rd 2006, 10:10 pm
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Re: Setting up Bank Account!
Originally Posted by Margaret2
We downloaded an application for ANZ bank (ages ago), but not got round to filling it in yet, too lazy.
Think its probably easier to start one in the UK as at least you have a permenant address, well for the minute anyway
Think its probably easier to start one in the UK as at least you have a permenant address, well for the minute anyway
Thanks I went straight to ANZ web site general info and they have sent me required forms to fill out over the net Thanks again!
Jun 3rd 2006, 11:14 pm
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Re: Setting up Bank Account!
Originally Posted by ScottDavis
We opened with Commonwealth this week. Completed the online form, posted the application on Tuesday and got a pack with account details on Friday. Very quick indeed!
Jun 4th 2006, 5:21 am
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Re: Setting up Bank Account!
Originally Posted by Paul&Nic
Yeah contrary to the horror stories I've read on here about Commonwealth Bank in the past we opened the UK Migrant account and have been very happy with their service so far ...
Where abouts are you on the Gold coast ? we have been told that Ive a choice between Kelvin Grove, Greenslopes, And Racecourse, I know its not gold coast but do you have any info on them there areas.
I know its a big Q but just asking, as Kelvin Grove seems a bit on the expensive side for property!
Jun 4th 2006, 9:46 am
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Re: Setting up Bank Account!
Originally Posted by Ben1
Hi Paul&Nic
Where abouts are you on the Gold coast ? we have been told that Ive a choice between Kelvin Grove, Greenslopes, And Racecourse, I know its not gold coast but do you have any info on them there areas.
I know its a big Q but just asking, as Kelvin Grove seems a bit on the expensive side for property!
Where abouts are you on the Gold coast ? we have been told that Ive a choice between Kelvin Grove, Greenslopes, And Racecourse, I know its not gold coast but do you have any info on them there areas.
I know its a big Q but just asking, as Kelvin Grove seems a bit on the expensive side for property!
Maybe throw it out as a thread, I'm sure someone will know something about them.
