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We've got both HIFX and also UKForex/OzForex accounts, and generally we prefer to use UKForex/OzForex because:
(a) the rate seems to be slightly better even allowing for the £7 charge and
(b) HIFX close outside UK business hours which is really annoying because it means you can't do an online transaction until the Australian evening.
HIFX do allow the use of debit cards to pay, which is useful. UKForex/OzForex require an online bank transfer, but this is fine and easy to use as well.
One good thing is that I have noticed that the money is coming through a lot quicker than it used to. Sometimes it is credited to the Australian bank the very next day.
I agree it is best to accumulate the money in pounds in a UK bank and transfer it using one of the money exchange agencies (like HIFX and UKForex/OzForex) when you are ready. It is much cheaper and you can transfer it when the exchange rate suits you.
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Hello Jorgon .................
Well done for getting your visas and getting the validation bit out of the way!!
Do you have any plans to move to Oz permenently any time soon? If so, where to?
Best wishes
Gill
Hi Gill
The above was from your message 10 September 2008, so the answer to your question was "no". For personal reasons we delayed another couple of years - but now we are ready to go - we have accepted an offer for our house and it looks as though we are finally going to make it to Oz (Brisbane) by mid October 2010!
It's been a really long haul, and I am sure is the right decision. I recently came "out" at work and you should have seen the jealous looks on their faces.
No more strap hanging on the tube, no more sweaty armpits, no more muggy afternoons, no more glum faces, no more aggression on the road! The Gold Coast here I come with my board!
Is this true?
The Brand New PIO Parents Visa thread
in Family / Partner Visas
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Hi Charlie
That would solve the problem of the online service not being operational during the Aussie day, but do you need to go through new ID checks, or do they just open the account for you in Oz?