Posted 19 Nov 2020 Not only are the Natwest not closing my UK account but as of a recent transfer to my account in Germany they are no longer charging 10 GBP for a standard transfer, it was free! Most welcome. I'm sure they ripped me off on the exchange rate but hey what's new. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 22 Nov 2020 I'm with first direct, just transferred some cash to Germany, I've never had a fee charged by them, but I guess they make up for it in the rate, 1.08 Euros to the pound this time 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 22 Nov 2020 7 minutes ago, Wulfrun said: I'm with first direct, just transferred some cash to Germany, I've never had a fee charged by them, but I guess they make up for it in the rate, 1.08 Euros to the pound this time That rate is awful. Use a service like transferwise - they will give you a much better rate. Today you could have got €1.12 to the pound. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 22 Nov 2020 Second that on the TransferWise. Works great. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 9 Dec 2020 Which? British expats left with few options as more UK banks confirm Brexit account closures Quote An increasing number of British citizens living in EU countries are being told their UK bank accounts will be closed after the Brexit withdrawal period ends on 31 December 2020. We last covered this topic at the beginning of October, when the majority of UK banks we spoke to said they were not planning to close any accounts – however, this situation seems to have changed. Here, we reveal the experiences some British expats have had with their banks, and explore what the alternatives are if UK banking providers can no longer operate in your country of residence. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 9 Dec 2020 1 minute ago, Wulfrun said: Brits in the EU are finding it hard to know which banks will continue to operate in which countries Surely they just need to ask their own banks and then they will know if they need to move their money? 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 9 Dec 2020 Project fear. Just demand that your bank not close your account. Bang your fist on the table for added effect. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 9 Dec 2020 Honestly, some people on here need babysitting! They can't solve the simple things in life, like opening a bank account, and want the government to do it for them. How do you cope with the vagaries of day to day life? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 9 Dec 2020 Oh and if banging your fist on the table doesn't help then ask them politely if they know which of the UK banks still open to new business from non-residents are committed to this position for more than the next 3 weeks. #notthefaultofbrexitnothingis 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 14 Dec 2020 Buggered if I know what's going on! Was contacted by Barclaycard.telling me that as I don't have a UK address, my card is invalid and will not be renewed...(this is a good one - they gave me an email address to which I replied, only to receive another reply from them that said "Oops, nobody monitors this account"...wankers..... And then.... a new Barclycard! Similarly my UK Barclays Bank a/c...also received a new card but with new Terms and Conditions stating that yes, indeed, as I don't have a UK address they "can" cancel my a/c... Now both state and company pension paid directly to German account. Put some money into the UK Barclays account so I could make a Christmas present to myself of some books via the Guardian bookshop...guess once these arrive then I'll reduce the balance of my Barclays UK account to zero again. Pleased to report that ALL of my friends, family and acquaintances in the UK are anti-Brexit. But in the longer term, who cares? Just been diagnosed with an incurable cancer, sorry to say. A second opinion will be sought...some of the doctors at the Berlin Charité are very young, think they know it all, but very often don't, and in any case I intend to carry on living as best I can, for as long as I can. Thank Gawd my girlfriend and her son are looking after me. 11 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 14 Dec 2020 I am so sorry to hear that Keefy. Sending a big hug. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 14 Dec 2020 @Keefy It's terrible to read that. I hope palliative care can give you years. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 14 Dec 2020 sorry to read that, best of luck 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 14 Dec 2020 I remember fondly our day trip on the trains Keefy. Thinking of you at this time. You are right to seek a second opinion. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 14 Dec 2020 Sad news, indeed, Keefy. Arms around you. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 14 Dec 2020 Oh, damn. I remember enjoying your posts back in the day. Keefy, please insist on visiting other clinics, not just other doctors in the same clinic. Are you in German public health insurance? The insurance has a number you can call to get specialists' appointments quickly (less than four weeks), and don't let anybody brush you off at the clinics. Ah... a difficult but important topic comes to mind: Write a Betreuungsverfügung and/or a Vorsorgevollmacht! (aka power of attorney, living will etc.) This is just as important as a will. These documents handle who may handle your affairs if need be! I wish you a lot of strength and am glad you have people to help you. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 14 Dec 2020 @Metall Yes, publically insured, and as I'm an awkward sod I'm not going to take the first diagnosis as gospel. My girlfriend has power of attorney as I'm disabled and she knows her way around the law (her Mum was a lawyer). 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 14 Dec 2020 wow... lots of editing... best wishes... 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 15 Dec 2020 17 hours ago, Metall said: ... don't let anybody brush you off at the clinics... I wonder how that works precisely. Keefy, never met you, but I wish you well. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
