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Apr 13th 2010 | 4:07 am

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haman

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Re: Online Banking

Hi Gaz,
You can access your account while in Canada through internet

Apr 13th 2010 | 4:28 am

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jimf

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Re: Online Banking

I've kept UK Nationwide and Halifax online accounts while in Canada without any problems. They now post the statements to the address in Canada. They will let you keep on existing accounts but won't let you open any new accounts once resident outside the UK (unless you use their offshore facilities but I've never bothered looking into that).

In theory I can send money from my Nationwide account to my TD account using the online service but I've never tried. The TD online service doesn't have the facility to transfer money to an overseas account so I need to go to a branch for that.

All the UK cards have worked in Canada without any problems and I use them in the UK sometimes and for UK online orders.

Apr 13th 2010 | 6:47 am

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Re: Online Banking

Quote:

Originally Posted by lins and Stef McLachlan

.... What I will say is, that if you use your UK credit card once you have moved, you will have to keep topping up you UK account, which once any lump sum is used, would be expensive for you..

Unless you have a UK income going into the account.

Apr 13th 2010 | 10:02 pm

#19

adrianj

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Re: Online Banking

I have to check if Barclays has the same claus,
as I want to (when I get back there properly) transfer money a bit at a time,
just so I have an account here with some money in it.

I dont know if they do this because of money laudering or tax purposes.

Also not sure if its better to transfer the whole lot through a proper agency which will give me a better rate

good question and thanks for the point !

Quote:

Originally Posted by el_richo

Thanks for that. You're allowed access to Halifax online outside of the UK but it's a good point for other banks.

Having re-read the OP's comment further down the page, it looks like the OP is looking to use Halifax online while residing in Canada (unless i read incorrectly). If that's the case, i don't think they will be able to move money around or use the facility correctly through a Non UK IP address.

Here's the wording from Halifax online

"Important Message
This site is intended for use by UK residents only. All products or other financial services accessible through this website are offered in the UK only.

If you are currently outside the UK (for example, when you are on holiday) and wish to use the service to view information about your accounts, you may do so. However, before using this site, you must ensure that you would not be breaking any laws or regulations within the jurisdiction by doing so.

You must not make any transactions or open any accounts using this site if you are outside the UK.

You may be interested in the services offered by Halifax International Ltd a subsidiary of Our Group, which offers accounts specifically designed for British nationals living overseas. Again, you must ensure you are not in breach of any local laws and regulations.

This site contains information which is only intended for use by or distribution to any person, company or other body in any jurisdiction or country where such use or distribution would not contravene local laws or regulations."