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eileenklysner
Scottish expat in Cyprus
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Scottish
Registration: 06 September 2021
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Bank account paphos by eileenklysner
Do we open a bank account after registration or before? Also what happens if you can’t get an appointment with immigration before your 90 days is up? I hear their very busy.
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No they advised linking my account to a Uk address. Read More
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Bank account paphos by eileenklysner
Do we open a bank account after registration or before? Also what happens if you can’t get an appointment with immigration before your 90 days is up? I hear their very busy.
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Off topic sorry. If I switch my phone to any payg will it let me keep my Uk number working in Cyprus or is there more to it. I can’t seem to grasp this? I have a Tesco contract and need to keep my Uk number working for banks of course! ... Read More
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Bank account by eileenklysner
What a headache trying to keep a uk bank account now. Hsbc expat account I dont think I have the skills to use it so complicated. I read if so many upping sticks and moving over I guess they all have addresses at home in uk. I have no family left ...
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Thinking last resort just bung everything into wise account! No interest anyway. Any thoughts anyone. Just been reading the future of banks. By 2035 they will all be digital, no physical branches anywhere. Hmm! Read More
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Bank account paphos by eileenklysner
Do we open a bank account after registration or before? Also what happens if you can’t get an appointment with immigration before your 90 days is up? I hear their very busy.
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I just did t keep records. It just wasn’t thought bout then. Also didn’t have smart devices to take files of. I can explain verbally but paper trail!! Read More
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Bank account paphos by eileenklysner
Do we open a bank account after registration or before? Also what happens if you can’t get an appointment with immigration before your 90 days is up? I hear their very busy.
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I woukd be tempted to bring it to Cyprus bank but they want receipts etc., proof of source, I guess the house proceeds woukd be straightforward as present t, but stuff from years ago I can’t people didn’t need all that proof then. Read More
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Bank account paphos by eileenklysner
Do we open a bank account after registration or before? Also what happens if you can’t get an appointment with immigration before your 90 days is up? I hear their very busy.
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I know. I wouldn’t give them an eu address. I shall consider using a family address though I know it’s wrong if they find out. I wonder if they can. Read More
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Bank account by eileenklysner
What a headache trying to keep a uk bank account now. Hsbc expat account I dont think I have the skills to use it so complicated. I read if so many upping sticks and moving over I guess they all have addresses at home in uk. I have no family left ...
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That’s what I am afraid of too. Can u tell me if you still have the Coop account? Do they take non residents? I just need a solution so I can sell my house and bank the proceeds to live off of. Read More
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Recommendations regarding Cypriot banks by Ginger Andy
We're exploring the possibiity of moving to Cyprus from the UK and clearly I'll need a Cypriot bank account. Given that my income, pensions etc are all paid (and taxed) in the UK, it would probably be best to have an account with a bank that ...
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Wayne can you please tell me how you sorted out the yellow slip? Read More
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Bank account by eileenklysner
What a headache trying to keep a uk bank account now. Hsbc expat account I dont think I have the skills to use it so complicated. I read if so many upping sticks and moving over I guess they all have addresses at home in uk. I have no family left ...
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I am sure ur right I have anxiety…. Read More
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Bank account by eileenklysner
What a headache trying to keep a uk bank account now. Hsbc expat account I dont think I have the skills to use it so complicated. I read if so many upping sticks and moving over I guess they all have addresses at home in uk. I have no family left ...
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That’s great to hear. Just been looking at tutorials for online banking, looks very complicated (for me) I wonder if I can manage it. I get anxiety doing that stuff. My skills are rubbish though I am a bit old. Read More
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Bank account by eileenklysner
What a headache trying to keep a uk bank account now. Hsbc expat account I dont think I have the skills to use it so complicated. I read if so many upping sticks and moving over I guess they all have addresses at home in uk. I have no family left ...
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Thousands had their accounts closed must be using family and friends Read More
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Bank account by eileenklysner
What a headache trying to keep a uk bank account now. Hsbc expat account I dont think I have the skills to use it so complicated. I read if so many upping sticks and moving over I guess they all have addresses at home in uk. I have no family left ...
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HSBC’s say they are monitoring the situation on eu. Also Santander. Read More
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Bank account by eileenklysner
What a headache trying to keep a uk bank account now. Hsbc expat account I dont think I have the skills to use it so complicated. I read if so many upping sticks and moving over I guess they all have addresses at home in uk. I have no family left ...
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Anyone on here use a family address? How does it work, any problems? Read More
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Bank account by eileenklysner
What a headache trying to keep a uk bank account now. Hsbc expat account I dont think I have the skills to use it so complicated. I read if so many upping sticks and moving over I guess they all have addresses at home in uk. I have no family left ...
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Just thinking your hsbc account is it registered to Cyprus address? I have Barclays just now if I used a relatives address do they ever check this I wonder,. Seems so many do this I can’t be alone with this dilemma. I can’t put my ... Read More
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Bank account paphos by eileenklysner
Do we open a bank account after registration or before? Also what happens if you can’t get an appointment with immigration before your 90 days is up? I hear their very busy.
![eileenklysner eileenklysner](/images/avatars/default/avatar.png)
Sorry I meant for the bank account? Read More