pez2008 Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 Going to open an Oz bank while still in uk. Any one used Anz bank?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leanda Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 they are one of the big banks and supposed to be. The others are Westpac, Commonwealth and NAB. We opened one with Westpac before we moved out here quite a while to respond. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RachelS Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 We opened an ANZ account from the UK & it was a quick & easy process - you just have to present yourself at an ANZ branch over here with enough forms of ID to identify you (100 points worth & they give you details of what can make that up) to unlock it once you arrive. They're certainly one of the bigger banks & I have no complaints with the account or service over here ($5 a month for unlimited transactions) - but I think I may have chosen to go with Commonwealth as they seem to have more branches & the local branch is open on Saturday's. I mainly use ANZ via internet banking but they have plenty of cashpoints (ATMs) everywhere so either are good. Rachel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Pom Queen Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 ANZ, like others have said are one of the major banks in Australia, so your money should be safe with them. We did have an account with ANZ but changed to Bendigo. Kate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lockies09 Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 hi We used ANZ dead easy and all going OK 5 weeks in. We use Halo financial for foreign transfers which was also made very easy. There should be a link to follow on the ANZ site if not just type in Halo financial in your seach. On arrival in Oz we had to go into ANZ branch and complete 100 point check to verify account, pretty basic really and they are really friendly and helpful. if you need any further info, let me know Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the dougans Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 We contacted commonwealth in oz and set up account from scotland was quick and easy process Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuddysMum Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 We have an account with them. Go to the website and click on the UK page. There is a 3 page form to fill in. All very easy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boganbear Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 Hi i used ANZ and found them very helpful and quick They also put me onto a specialist firm to transfer money to Oz which was pretty cheap. I was very impressed with them...until i finally arrived in OZ. I thought HSBC in the UK was crap but ANZ is worse. Apart from having monthly fees which is another matter I had to change bank accounts to get an EFTPOS/Visa debit card that i can use on the internet which costs more $6 a month and not the usual debit card for $5. Another gripe with this card is that although it says visa debit on it Woolworths and Coles supermarkets wont give cash back as they say it is a credit card which it clearly is not. There are banks that charge no fees if you pay in $2000 a month - ie, your wages- and I am considering moving my account so it might be a good idea to open with ANZ and when you get a job switch to another bank. Bankwest charge no fees and say you can use any cash machine. If the other bank charges you for using their cash machine Bankwest will refund the charge. Keep your UK credit card as I am having trouble getting an Aussie one just in case you need it= especially to hire a car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest homeiswheretheheartis Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 We use Commonwealth as well. We like them. No Dramas = No worries. We opened an account here. Took a blind of an eye and it was done. Also, get at many credit cards as you can before coming out. We did. Never use 'em but then at least you have a stash should you need it unexpectedly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hazeotoole Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 Hey we used NAB and found them very helpful we opened the account online and all the information was sent by post to us from the uk so we have our bank account ready to go (no funds in it yet though!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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