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Forum: Moving back or to the UK
May 27th 2026, 2:15 am
Replies: 8
Views: 1,171
Posted By Frankie0089

Re: Financial advisor for US and UK retirement planning

I’m in a similar situation. I have moved most of my liquid assets to the UK by opening an HSBC account, starting ISA’s and purchasing a home, but I have an inherited IRA and annuity still in the...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
May 11th 2026, 7:38 am
Replies: 72
Views: 21,455
Posted By Frankie0089

Re: The FBU in London is working again

Here is the info I got from the FBU site. I followed the instructions and got an email back within days with an in-person appointment and some further bank documents to fill out. Hope this helps.
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Forum: Moving back or to the UK
May 7th 2026, 4:33 am
Replies: 72
Views: 21,455
Posted By Frankie0089

Re: The FBU in London is working again

No it’s not the same as your actual SS number. It’s the reference number linked to your claim for SS benefits. I didn’t know what it was either but found it on my original letter from the SS...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
May 6th 2026, 11:58 pm
Replies: 72
Views: 21,455
Posted By Frankie0089

Re: The FBU in London is working again

No problem, happy to try and speed up the process for you! Email them at the main email [email protected] and use the subject line APPOINTMENT-DIRECT DEPOSIT. Briefly state that you have relocated...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
May 6th 2026, 6:37 am
Replies: 72
Views: 21,455
Posted By Frankie0089

Re: The FBU in London is working again

Wow, that is lucky! As it turns out, I received an email with an appointment to change bank details on June 5th so will go by train and spend a nice day in London as a reward. In the meantime I...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Apr 27th 2026, 8:51 pm
Replies: 72
Views: 21,455
Posted By Frankie0089

Re: The FBU in London is working again

Well here I am, still trying to get through to the FBU by phone. It’s impossible. I’ve been calling on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for an age, getting the same auto response that says the unit is...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Nov 8th 2025, 7:01 am
Replies: 9
Views: 1,074
Posted By Frankie0089

Re: Moved from the US and needing advice on filling in forms

Thanks so much for helping to clarify this. I suspected that was the case but I appreciate the confirmation and straight forward explanation. I’ve been feeling like a bit of a dunderhead trying to...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Nov 4th 2025, 11:09 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,074
Posted By Frankie0089

Re: Moved from the US and needing advice on filling in forms

Thanks so much for the response. I’m definitely here to stay now, there’s more here for me than in the US these days, but thanks for the good advice. As I understand it, exit taxes apply to...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Nov 3rd 2025, 11:23 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,074
Posted By Frankie0089

Moved from the US and needing advice on filling in forms

Hi all, I’m wondering if anyone can give me guidance on what forms and procedures to complete now that I am back to stay in the UK? I am getting so stressed at the thought that I’ve forgotten...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Oct 25th 2025, 2:03 am
Replies: 72
Views: 21,455
Posted By Frankie0089

Re: The FBU in London is working again

To be honest, I am pretty frustrated trying to deal with the FBU. I already collect my late husband’s SS and have spent months trying to transfer my info from the US to the UK both by phoning in...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Oct 24th 2025, 9:57 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 992
Posted By Frankie0089

Re: Canadian Cats flying in the Cabin

I moved four cats back to the UK last year from Florida. Due to the number and total stress of my own move, I elected to use a pet transport company. Yes it was expensive but I honestly recommend it....
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Oct 14th 2024, 4:13 am
Replies: 11
Views: 1,970
Posted By Frankie0089

Re: usa banks and porting USA phone number

Thank you!
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Oct 14th 2024, 2:43 am
Replies: 16
Views: 3,708
Posted By Frankie0089

Re: Help please!

If it helps everyone, I have used Plaid a number of times in recent years. It is popular with financial institutions as an extra level of security when linking accounts. I have used Wise to transfer...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Oct 14th 2024, 2:17 am
Replies: 11
Views: 1,970
Posted By Frankie0089

Re: usa banks and porting USA phone number

Following this thread as I was about to ask a similar question. I leave for the UK next week and my current mobile provider T-Mobile tells me they have a similar plan to Mint for USD 20 a month. I...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Sep 30th 2024, 11:23 am
Replies: 14
Views: 2,317
Posted By Frankie0089

Re: Advice on Renting

Great advice, thanks
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Sep 30th 2024, 11:22 am
Replies: 14
Views: 2,317
Posted By Frankie0089

Re: Advice on Renting

Thank you for your replies. Yes I have reconciled to parting with quite a bit of cash up front, and possibly a large security deposit as well. The only properties for rent I’ve seen in my preferred...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Sep 29th 2024, 8:36 am
Replies: 14
Views: 2,317
Posted By Frankie0089

Advice on Renting

Good afternoon all, I am due to arrive back in the UK mid October after having been gone for 32 years. I’m planning to rent a house for a few months prior to buying. The rental landscape is...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Sep 29th 2024, 8:11 am
Replies: 19
Views: 6,068
Posted By Frankie0089

Re: TOR1 question

Thank you, yes coming direct from the US to LHR so a whole different set of hoops to jump through.
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Sep 29th 2024, 7:00 am
Replies: 12
Views: 3,323
Posted By Frankie0089

Re: Newly resident in UK - can't get a credit card!

Thanks so much as always!
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Sep 29th 2024, 6:59 am
Replies: 19
Views: 6,068
Posted By Frankie0089

Re: TOR1 question

Haha I meant kitty CAT…. Good luck with everything, I am getting ready to do the same three weeks from now with not one but four kitty cats. Yikes.
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Sep 29th 2024, 5:29 am
Replies: 12
Views: 3,323
Posted By Frankie0089

Re: Newly resident in UK - can't get a credit card!

Just tagging onto this thread with a question regarding credit cards, if I may - did anyone keep their US credit card going for a while until UK credit could be established? Not sure if I should keep...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Sep 29th 2024, 4:55 am
Replies: 4
Views: 1,267
Posted By Frankie0089

Re: Tor1 form 2nd application ???

It won’t hurt to ask HMRC. They were very responsive to my emails sent to nch.tor@ hmrc.gov.uk
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Sep 29th 2024, 4:49 am
Replies: 19
Views: 6,068
Posted By Frankie0089

Re: TOR1 question

If traveling with a kitty you’ll have to go through the declare line 😻
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Sep 29th 2024, 4:11 am
Replies: 4
Views: 1,148
Posted By Frankie0089

Re: Shipping

Hi Calle, I just used Schumacher Cargo Logistics for my shipment from Miami. It was picked up at the end of August and is pending sailing as we speak. So far they have been great. I initiated the...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Sep 29th 2024, 3:33 am
Replies: 29
Views: 4,519
Posted By Frankie0089

Re: Moving money from one country to another

I went ahead and opened a premier account with HSBC in the US in preparation for my return next month. I’m hoping that facilitates opening a UK account. They claim preferential transfer rates but...
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