Barclays Tavira Closing
Dec 17th 2014, 1:42 pm
#16
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Re: Barclays Tavira Closing
Indeed fingers crossed. Thanks John - will await to hear of your progress . . . Saz
Dec 17th 2014, 4:54 pm
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Re: Barclays Tavira Closing
Hi All
Had a letter today from Barclays with comments like "strategic upward shift in our service model" "premium value proposition", "more efficient and to reach out our customers in more suitable manner", "streamlining some of our services where your current account is". (sorry about some of the English comments but copied it exactly).
At the end of the day, closing the Tavira branch and downsizing.
The alternative, seem's to be Faro (some hope) so now looking for a new bank in Tavira. Any recommendations?
Kind regards
John
Had a letter today from Barclays with comments like "strategic upward shift in our service model" "premium value proposition", "more efficient and to reach out our customers in more suitable manner", "streamlining some of our services where your current account is". (sorry about some of the English comments but copied it exactly).
At the end of the day, closing the Tavira branch and downsizing.
The alternative, seem's to be Faro (some hope) so now looking for a new bank in Tavira. Any recommendations?
Kind regards
John
The manager speaks good English and most of the staff can understand it. The charges are reasonable, free if you have over 3K euros in the account.
Hope that helps!
Dec 17th 2014, 6:08 pm
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Re: Barclays Tavira Closing
John, don't think we're paying that much, more like €12 I think. There was a thread here recently on BES charges, you may wish to do a search but I recall it was saying it's about €6.50 if you have standing orders, that's what the website seems to indicate. Best to pop into the bank and have a chat, they all speak perfect English and you have your own account manager who you can actually talk to. We are with them more by accident than design but have no regrets so far. I did mention their IPad app, it is seriously good.
Dec 17th 2014, 10:36 pm
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Re: Barclays Tavira Closing
Dec 18th 2014, 10:31 am
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Re: Barclays Tavira Closing
I use BPI. Their online service is both in English and Portuguese.
Although the English is not as good as the Portuguese version, you can still manage to make transfers, check your statements and the basics you would do with an online account.
Although the English is not as good as the Portuguese version, you can still manage to make transfers, check your statements and the basics you would do with an online account.
Dec 18th 2014, 3:32 pm
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Re: Barclays Tavira Closing
I also received the Barclays letter re moving my account from Tavira to Faro, but it doesn't seem to be a big problem for me as most of my transactions are done online or via Multibanco ATM's.
Why is this move such a big deal??
Why is this move such a big deal??
Dec 18th 2014, 3:59 pm
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Re: Barclays Tavira Closing
Convenience is the word. We also pay by direct debits and use the website to pay our IMI but at the end of our visits we tend to put spare euro's into the bank or pay in 1000 or so for ongoing bills. Having to go to Faro to do this is just inconvenient.
Yes, I know that I can transfer via one of the money sites such as Forex but whilst they were in Tavira I did not have to do so and do not want to start.
John
Yes, I know that I can transfer via one of the money sites such as Forex but whilst they were in Tavira I did not have to do so and do not want to start.
John
Dec 18th 2014, 10:12 pm
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Re: Barclays Tavira Closing
I walk past my bank all the time; haven't been inside for years.
But it's nice to know I could if I want to.
But it's nice to know I could if I want to.
