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Forum: New Zealand

Dec 27th 2013, 4:51 am

Replies: 23

Co-op Guernsey closing, need a new UK expat account

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Posted By vivsim

Re: Co-op Guernsey closing, need a new UK expat account

Hi Llaleub
I can't claim to have exhausted the possibilities, but I looked at a lot of options. The two best suited to my needs are Standard and Santander. Unfortunately, Standard has rather high...

Forum: New Zealand

Dec 10th 2013, 3:11 pm

Replies: 23

Co-op Guernsey closing, need a new UK expat account

Views: 4,675

Posted By vivsim

Re: Co-op Guernsey closing, need a new UK expat account

Hi Jasper,
See earlier posts re. Santander in Isle of Man. An initial deposit of only one pound is required. I opened my account with more than that, although not a huge amount. I wanted the...

Forum: New Zealand

Dec 10th 2013, 4:27 am

Replies: 23

Co-op Guernsey closing, need a new UK expat account

Views: 4,675

Posted By vivsim

Re: Co-op Guernsey closing, need a new UK expat account

As promised, I'm confirming that I was able to open a Santander (Isle of Man) Everyday Saver account, with features exactly as described earlier. I've just transferred my funds from the Co-op. The...

Forum: New Zealand

Nov 24th 2013, 10:29 am

Replies: 23

Co-op Guernsey closing, need a new UK expat account

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Posted By vivsim

Re: Co-op Guernsey closing, need a new UK expat account

Not sure if my earlier message was posted before your last message, Nick. I got a message saying it was being vetted and it didn't show up immediately.
Anyway, I spoke to Santander IOM again and...

Forum: New Zealand

Nov 21st 2013, 4:02 am

Replies: 23

Co-op Guernsey closing, need a new UK expat account

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Posted By vivsim

Re: Co-op Guernsey closing, need a new UK expat account

Hi Nick,
I'm so relieved to be able to move my money from the Co-op without incurring ridiculous charges that using the cash card for purchases is the least of my worries. I'll even put up with a...

Forum: New Zealand

Nov 20th 2013, 9:13 am

Replies: 23

Co-op Guernsey closing, need a new UK expat account

Views: 4,675

Posted By vivsim

Re: Co-op Guernsey closing, need a new UK expat account

Lloyd's wouldn't accommodate me (Canadian residents not allowed).
As I don't have a huge amount of money, Standard looked like the only option for me, but I'm concerned that there's a charge for...

Forum: Canada

Sep 6th 2007, 12:26 pm

Replies: 2,672

Exchange rate

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Posted By vivsim

Re: Exchange rate

Hi, I thought I'd posted a message but can't see it, so apologies if this is a duplicate.
I live in Canada and want to transfer 50000 pounds from England. I talked to CanadianForex today and they...

Forum: Canada

Sep 6th 2007, 12:14 pm

Replies: 2,672

Exchange rate

Views: 318,807

Posted By vivsim

Re: Exchange rate

I live in Canada and have just inherited 50,000 pounds in England. I talked to CanadaForex and they seemed to be pretty good for transferring funds, but I'd love some references. Has anyone...

Forum: Canada

Aug 3rd 2007, 1:40 am

Replies: 1

Exchanging pounds in England or Canada

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Posted By vivsim

Exchanging pounds in England or Canada

I know that I can buy dollars in England and transfer them to Canada.
But, I notice that I would get a much better rate if I transfer the pounds to Canada and sell them there.
Can anyone advise on...

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