John.WS
Scottish expat in Russia
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Registration: 13 July 2013
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How do you send cash from Russia To UK in 2024. by John.WS
I have a problem, I can't pay for my renewed British passport. I have one option to make a cash transfer using Unicredit Bank. That will cost me an additional minimum fee of $200. Is there an alternative?
@elhijodelaestrellaIs this youtube link helpful? How to send cash to Russia https://youtu.be/JcnllqkxeXo?si=E-eKwztQv-fs5GBBif not, it might be worth searching more into youtube for other people with similar experience. Read More
How do you send cash from Russia To UK in 2024. by John.WS
I have a problem, I can't pay for my renewed British passport. I have one option to make a cash transfer using Unicredit Bank. That will cost me an additional minimum fee of $200. Is there an alternative?
@elhijodelaestrellaYes, I read the news, and that's correct. No response from Unicredit bank though, and my account is still fuctionig. O hope it stays that way or I am in deep trouble. I have just fought hard to get my British pension back due to ... Read More
How do you send cash from Russia To UK in 2024. by John.WS
I have a problem, I can't pay for my renewed British passport. I have one option to make a cash transfer using Unicredit Bank. That will cost me an additional minimum fee of $200. Is there an alternative?
I have never experienced taking such large amounts of cash to Russia., and have never traveled outside Russia for 18 years. What I have experienced is that if you receive cash or take cash to receive cash over 10,000 dollars you will need to declare ... Read More
How do you send cash from Russia To UK in 2024. by John.WS
I have a problem, I can't pay for my renewed British passport. I have one option to make a cash transfer using Unicredit Bank. That will cost me an additional minimum fee of $200. Is there an alternative?
@elhijodelaestrellaYou can take cash to Russia, and anything over $10,000 you must declare it. In my personal experience before receiving amount over $10,000 I receive a tax form from my bank asking who I am responsible to pay taxes, and whether I ... Read More
How do you send cash from Russia To UK in 2024. by John.WS
I have a problem, I can't pay for my renewed British passport. I have one option to make a cash transfer using Unicredit Bank. That will cost me an additional minimum fee of $200. Is there an alternative?
Yes Unicredit bank is in France https://www.unicreditgroup.eu/en/worldwide/our-worldwide-presence/europe/france.html Read More
How do you send cash from Russia To UK in 2024. by John.WS
I have a problem, I can't pay for my renewed British passport. I have one option to make a cash transfer using Unicredit Bank. That will cost me an additional minimum fee of $200. Is there an alternative?
@elhijodelaestrellaSearch wire transfers France to Russia. I am not qualified as a financial advisor, and have not experienced such a large amount (My maximum 15,000 GBP). so take this as a disclaimer. You will also need a bank account in Russia ... Read More
How do you send cash from Russia To UK in 2024. by John.WS
I have a problem, I can't pay for my renewed British passport. I have one option to make a cash transfer using Unicredit Bank. That will cost me an additional minimum fee of $200. Is there an alternative?
@elhijodelaestrellaProfee maximum is 12,880 GBP Read More
How do you send cash from Russia To UK in 2024. by John.WS
I have a problem, I can't pay for my renewed British passport. I have one option to make a cash transfer using Unicredit Bank. That will cost me an additional minimum fee of $200. Is there an alternative?
@elhijodelaestrellaFor bank transactions, try Unicredit Bank international. The receiver in Russia is best to have an account with them, as it won't work to a sanctioned bank. Try profee card to card, but I don't know what the limit is, they are ... Read More
How do you send cash from Russia To UK in 2024. by John.WS
I have a problem, I can't pay for my renewed British passport. I have one option to make a cash transfer using Unicredit Bank. That will cost me an additional minimum fee of $200. Is there an alternative?
@lbenoitggYes, I am aware of profee, and asked them. True you can send money individual card to individual card (not company fro UK to Russia. But you can't sign in from Russia to send to UK. They sat the algorithm will see you are from Russia. You ... Read More
How do you send cash from Russia To UK in 2024.
I have a problem, I can't pay for my renewed British passport. I have one option to make a cash transfer using Unicredit Bank. That will cost me an additional minimum fee of $200. Is there an alternative? Read More
Renewal of British passport
in regards to renewing a British passport. https://www.gov.uk/passport-application-while-visiting-ukWhat about how to pay? I have paid with visa issued in Russia. But it will probably be refused due to sanctions and swift cancellation. I have ... Read More
British expat monthly british pension stopped. by John.WS
I am a British citizen, resident in Russia. and my British pension has been stopped since February 2023 due to sanctions in Russia. They used Citibank for cash transfers, but Citibank no longer functions for cash transactions to Russia. I have a ...
What we need is a list of banks capable of sending money from UK to Russia. We need one of those Banks to refer to the pension office that can and will send money to Russia, Citibank was the bank they used, and no longer transfers cash to Russia due ... Read More
British expat monthly british pension stopped. by John.WS
I am a British citizen, resident in Russia. and my British pension has been stopped since February 2023 due to sanctions in Russia. They used Citibank for cash transfers, but Citibank no longer functions for cash transactions to Russia. I have a ...
Do you have to visit that non sanctioned Country? Are there any with online applications? And what do they require from you on getting that account. receipts, residence, etc. Putting aside we have limited and very expensive travel options in Russia. ... Read More
British expat monthly british pension stopped. by John.WS
I am a British citizen, resident in Russia. and my British pension has been stopped since February 2023 due to sanctions in Russia. They used Citibank for cash transfers, but Citibank no longer functions for cash transactions to Russia. I have a ...
Making a complainthttps://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-work-pensions/about/complaints-procedureCase examiner contact:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/how-to-take-a-complaint-to-the-independent-case-examiner Read More
British expat monthly british pension stopped. by John.WS
I am a British citizen, resident in Russia. and my British pension has been stopped since February 2023 due to sanctions in Russia. They used Citibank for cash transfers, but Citibank no longer functions for cash transactions to Russia. I have a ...
@FredCan you name one? And would we have to travel with a personal visit, only to be refused? Then you have to transfer the cash into a Russian bank account. Maybe using Profee card to card. Read More