landv Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 We have kept two UK bank accounts, one with Natwest and the other with Barclay's. We still use Natwest for direct debits and it is handy to transfer money to when visiting the Uk. Barclay's was quite happy that we are not residents in the UK and we get the bank statements here in Aus. Natwest wasn't that flexible about it, and so they have my in-laws Uk address for that account. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helz980 Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 we are keeping our internet First Direct Account open, we are only in oz initially for 7month due to my sister getting married in aug AND we need the account as I'll still be getting some of my salary paid into it TBH i hadnt thought about telling them where i was going, its internet based and if i need new cards etc i'll get them to send them to my mam's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northernbird Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 We have been overseas now for 10 years and Natwest don't have a problem. Relatives pay money in for Christmas and Birthdays and we just withdraw here. As long as you keep a positive balance you will be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caroline Baxter Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 We are keeping ours open for some payments and also handy for birthday and xmas money etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rammygirl Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 Yup keep it if poss. We kept our nationwide one open when we were in Oz, we did everything on-line anyway. We also still have our Westpac one now we are in UK. Both banks sent new cards etc via the post to the other side of the world, we have had no issues either way. Just talk to your bank and explain, if they make it awkward move the account!! If you can sign a fax indemnity form so you can fax instructions for things that cannot be done on-line(quicker and cheaper than post). They didn't used to accept e-mailed letters but they might now. Even solicitors now accept these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brightonbee Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 Why would you want to close your Uk bank account? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cartertucker Posted October 26, 2011 Author Share Posted October 26, 2011 Thanks everyone :wink: I have now rang my bank & they said I can keep it open ~ Gotta go into branch & give them the info The reason I thought I couldnt have it open, is that I rang another bank to transfer some money to a different account, told them & they said they couldnt do it, as I needed to be a UK resident to have the account :wideeyed: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny&Em Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 Caretucker.,., I have to laugh,.., `back in the old days` i remember your posts in the `migration issues` with the sept 27th changes, priority timelines, cat 2,3,4. SMP? .,., and now here both we are in the `money & finance` section.... I`m gonna keep mine open.,., And keep it fairly heavy with £`s.,., as best I can until the exchange rate alters more favourably.,., suppose it all depends on the job frontage.,.,., which is another section i may see you in.,., ha. Not long.,., so.,., GOODLUCK!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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