Thread: Bank Accounts

Hi

When I set up my account I just went in to the local NAB with my passport, UK Drivers licence and an address of where I was staying. Cause I was only on a tourist visa that seemed to be enough, ie didn't need tot get the 100 points. I set up an online account.

With ref to depositing the large amount of money you can only bring over upto $10,000 in cash into Australia. I found it easier to bring over a couple of grand and then transfer the rest over form the UK. Got a better exchange rate doing that way too. Your UK bank will arrange this and it will take about 5 days.

I've never had problems using my cards here. Just have to select credit on the eftpos machines.

HTH

Whenever we travel overseas, we use either a debit card or in the days before them, we'd transfer money into one of our credit card accounts and use the credit card. That way we could draw down cash without incurring bank charges.

It's much easier today with debit cards - if you have a card on a major bank and not some obscure (in Australia) card. Even JCB can be a bit hard to use here.

Originally Posted by leeds

Completely of topic folks (sorry) but am wondering what to o about bank account/debit/credit cards whilst in Oz next year for 6-9 months.

My UK bank is part of the NAB group but they can not assist me with setting up a bank account in Oz as I am going for an extended holiday. They would be able to assist if I was emigrating!

I am prepared to deposit a reasonable sum of money to cover all my expenses whilst in Oz plus sufficient for most emergiencies. I dont want an overdraft but I do want to be able to withdraw cash etc as I travel around and pay for stuff with cards.

OK I could use my UK cards but I do not want to be hit with exchange rate charges etc. Also I have found out in my travels that not all countries/petrol stations except UK cards.

So can anyone give me advice on how to set up a bank account/debit card/credit card account for a non resident?
RegardsBrendan

You can always put it in my account. I'll look after it for you.

Originally Posted by numpty

You can always put it in my account. I'll look after it for you.

I was here first! You get to the back of the line!

Originally Posted by p38arover

I was here first! You get to the back of the line!

Geez Ron, I was only being friendly in offering my services.

Originally Posted by numpty

Geez Ron, I was only being friendly in offering my services.

Jeez, sorry mate. Haven't seen you here for ages and I thought it was your missus!

*cough*
I was here first. You can both get to the back of the line.

Originally Posted by numpty

Geez Ron, I was only being friendly in offering my services.

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