Opening a UK Bank Account
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NW stopped cash withdrawls abroad on cash cards last year. You still could if you had a visa, I applied for a visa card but was turned down due to not being on the electoral register although we still have a property address.
Changed to Halifax, got visa card no prob, get commission free cash withdrawls.
All a bit of a mystery.
Changed to Halifax, got visa card no prob, get commission free cash withdrawls.
All a bit of a mystery.
That does not apply of course to Nationwide International.
Do the Halifax open new accounts if one tells them that whilst owning a property, or having an 'address' in UK one is not resident there ?
Last edited by JulianWard; Apr 17th 2011 at 12:15 pm.
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No, this business account is at a UK branch but I used Gib as its closer and quicker for me to visit ,they needed their staff to eyeball me to confirm I was who I said I was ,then taken photo copies of the cert of incoporation and VAT cert etc.very very easy .recieved debit card and cheque books both euro and GBP in ten days
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No, this business account is at a UK branch but I used Gib as its closer and quicker for me to visit ,they needed their staff to eyeball me to confirm I was who I said I was ,then taken photo copies of the cert of incoporation and VAT cert etc.very very easy .recieved debit card and cheque books both euro and GBP in ten days
#23
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Its just that Gib has different tax laws, ie Cat 2 taxation ,very nice for those who qualify ,so they have to have an office there.
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#25
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OK Gibraltar is not in the UK but you can open a Sterling account there with a UK branded bank that will give you a Sort code
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Thread opener:- Just thought this information may be of interest. When in the UK I picked up a leaflet from Lloyds TSB which said if you are new to the UK you could open up a bank account with them with nothing more than your passport. No other ID needed, so if you have a UK address this might be helpful.
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Thanks Fred, I have had and still have several Gib accounts, but:-
Thread opener:- Just thought this information may be of interest. When in the UK I picked up a leaflet from Lloyds TSB which said if you are new to the UK you could open up a bank account with them with nothing more than your passport. No other ID needed, so if you have a UK address this might be helpful.
Thread opener:- Just thought this information may be of interest. When in the UK I picked up a leaflet from Lloyds TSB which said if you are new to the UK you could open up a bank account with them with nothing more than your passport. No other ID needed, so if you have a UK address this might be helpful.
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It’s simple to open an account with us. Normally all you need is your passport or ID card.
#28
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Yes we are and yes you can ,as I explained I happened to open mine in Gibraltar ,as many expats live closer to Gib than the main land Uk it could save them a lot of time and money, you started going on about Gib banks only existing for offshore accounts which is not correct ,they are there for many other services as well.
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Just been to the Lloyds TSB site, this is what it says.New to the UK If you’re thinking of coming to the UK or have already moved here, welcome! We have a wide range of products and services to cater for your needs. We also have useful information that will help you get settled in the UK, whether you’re planning to come here to live and work, or as an international student.It’s simple to open an account with us. Normally all you need is your passport or ID card.
There are also well positioned leaflets in the branches as well and have been so for several years.
However, some regular poster will say they are not, one cannot, its a lie blah blah.
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Re: Opening a UK Bank Account
Not sure how this help or otherwise.
I just called Lloyd's TBS on 01733 347 007.
Only people Resident in UK can open accounts in UK.
I just called Lloyd's TBS on 01733 347 007.
Only people Resident in UK can open accounts in UK.