U can open a bank account in Oz from UK
Oct 11th 2006, 10:18 pm
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U can open a bank account in Oz from UK
I got an email from HIFX today stating that they can open an Australian bank account with Westpac whilst still in the UK within a few short days. Here's the copied and pasted text from the email....
HiFX is pleased to announce that we have signed an exclusive agreement with Westpac to provide you with the very best OZ and NZ banking services possible.
Westpac is one of the largest banks in Australia and New Zealand with more than 1 in 3 people having an account with them. They have branches and ATMs covering all states and regions.
How will you benefit?
* The ability to open bank accounts in Australia or New Zealand quickly and easily before leaving the UK (without having to visit Westpac’s London office or provide certified supporting documentation).
* All accounts will be opened within 4 working days – you will get a call from Westpac within 24 hours of your request through HiFX.
* Credit cards and even mortgages can be pre-approved before your departure from the UK.
* Westpac will provide you with a migrant banking package that includes two accounts – a current account (cheque books, debit cards, internet and telephone banking) and a high interest savings account.
* Westpac have also minimised their transaction fees for HiFX clients to $5.00 per month (for both accounts) and waiver of this fee completely if an average monthly balance of $2,500.00 held.
Please fill in your details here and we will get the Westpac Migrant Banking Team to contact you.
HiFX is pleased to announce that we have signed an exclusive agreement with Westpac to provide you with the very best OZ and NZ banking services possible.
Westpac is one of the largest banks in Australia and New Zealand with more than 1 in 3 people having an account with them. They have branches and ATMs covering all states and regions.
How will you benefit?
* The ability to open bank accounts in Australia or New Zealand quickly and easily before leaving the UK (without having to visit Westpac’s London office or provide certified supporting documentation).
* All accounts will be opened within 4 working days – you will get a call from Westpac within 24 hours of your request through HiFX.
* Credit cards and even mortgages can be pre-approved before your departure from the UK.
* Westpac will provide you with a migrant banking package that includes two accounts – a current account (cheque books, debit cards, internet and telephone banking) and a high interest savings account.
* Westpac have also minimised their transaction fees for HiFX clients to $5.00 per month (for both accounts) and waiver of this fee completely if an average monthly balance of $2,500.00 held.
Please fill in your details here and we will get the Westpac Migrant Banking Team to contact you.
Oct 11th 2006, 10:36 pm
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Re: U can open a bank account in Oz from UK
A useful post. Although the 1 in 3 sounds a bit dubious.
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Oct 11th 2006, 11:59 pm
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