I’m planning on returning to the UK in the next 6 months. I won’t have a job but will have a significant amount to transfer from my US account.
Hints for the best bank.
Hints for the best bank.
What’s the best bank?
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Joe Public
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Beat off spreading it about as you only get protection for £85k.
Atom bank is a good online bank and it’s hq is in Durham.
my main banking is with Santander but recently opened accounts with monzo and really impressed with it.
No idea on best saving accounts at the minute as not quite in the position yet.
what brings you back mate? If you don’t mind me asking.
Atom bank is a good online bank and it’s hq is in Durham.
my main banking is with Santander but recently opened accounts with monzo and really impressed with it.
No idea on best saving accounts at the minute as not quite in the position yet.
what brings you back mate? If you don’t mind me asking.
Arfa Sleep
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I don't think there's a whole lot of options for saving accounts at the minute, sadly.
Avoid Lloyds. They are shite.
Thanks for the advice, I’ll be bringing about $160k so will probably spread it about
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monkeytassle
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I have lloyds for my current account (been with for 20 years and not much bother at all). Lloyd's international for usd, HSBC and Marcus by goldman sachs.
Biggest hurdle here is getting the fx rate right. Banks usually have your eyes out on that.
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Jodrell
Don't use the banks for the FX transfer, they will rip you off massively.
I've had good experience and decent rates using Transferwise to move money about.
www.transferwise.com
I've had good experience and decent rates using Transferwise to move money about.
www.transferwise.com
Barclays I've been with since I was 16 and never had an issue.. others will say otherwise mind
Starling bank I've found spot on for online
Moving decent wedges of cash across borders I last used Moneycorp and they were spot on.
Sent 150k to new Zealand and a similar amount to Australia.. they wait for best spot rate then go.. minimal fees too
Starling bank I've found spot on for online
Moving decent wedges of cash across borders I last used Moneycorp and they were spot on.
Sent 150k to new Zealand and a similar amount to Australia.. they wait for best spot rate then go.. minimal fees too
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becs
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I've been with Nationwide for years and never had any bother.
jarramackem
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Banks of the river Wear iirc
Space Hopper
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I told my new girlfriend that I have between 10 and 15 million pounds in my bank account.
It's actually true, my balance is £37.
It's actually true, my balance is £37.
Jon Dough
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Hylton Bank
We used gcen a while ago and they were spot on.
The soap powder
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Bank of The Soap Powder can look after that for you no problem 
If your after an on line account though have a look at Monzo
If your after an on line account though have a look at Monzo
nyron4england
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i've used revolut to receive USD. not sure if there's a limit mind.
Keawyeds
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You can put it in mine if you like.
I bank with Santander (main accounts)and Monzo as my booze account.
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