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Opening a UK bank account from Ireland

Stabshauptmann · 2011-08-07 14:59:57

Hi folks, has anyone ever opened a bank account in the UK from Ireland (post, telephone, online?). I am not resident in the UK, and this seems to be a bit of a stumbling block (tried RBS and HSBC websites). I want to hold some of my savings in sterling (5-10k on flexible terms), but AIB told me that without a valid…

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07-08-2011 3:59pm

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Stabshauptmann

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Hi folks, has anyone ever opened a bank account in the UK from Ireland (post, telephone, online?).

I am not resident in the UK, and this seems to be a bit of a stumbling block (tried RBS and HSBC websites).

I want to hold some of my savings in sterling (5-10k on flexible terms), but AIB told me that without a valid business reason they wouldnt open an FX hold account for me.

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#2 07-08-2011 7:03pm
unclebill98

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Try other Irish banks for a stg hold account. A hold account is for everyone but can be subject to min amount.

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#3 07-08-2011 9:30pm
ravima

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Lloyds Isle of Man should be able to help.

Make sure that you comply with Irish revenue rules.

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