International Internet Banking

Chrisball666

Hi there, just got a new job for an American company and I will be paid in US dollars. I have opened a Halifax International online US dollar account to receive my dollar income.

I want to be able to transfer funds from this account to my Halifax UK current account and I am told that this is not possible online!

Does anybody know of an online international US dollar account that I can transfer funds from to my UK current account?

Thanks

maplewood2

I had a Chase premier checking account, and i could set up a USD / GBP transfer facility after submitting endless documents.
Alternatively how about a Travelex personal transfer account. See thier website.

Jonbvn

Chrisball666 wrote: »

Does anybody know of an online international US dollar account that I can transfer funds from to my UK current account?

Yes - HSBC International in Jersey. You can have both US$ and Sterling offshore accounts with them and transfer money between them. You can transfer to any onshore account but it will cost you the CHAPS fee. To avoid this, you need to become a premier customer and open an onshore HSBC current account. Doing this, you can transfer between your accounts almost instantaneously.

Chrisball666

Thanks - that looks like a canny option!

Aegis

Chrisball666 wrote: »

Thanks - that looks like a canny option!

Although I work for them, I've got to say I'm impressed with the Global View service. I've now linked my USD account in the States to my UK accounts, and see them both on the same page now.

The real disadvantage would be the eligibility criteria. I get it free for my role in the bank, but normally you'd need at least £50k in savings to qualify or a large mortgage.

qamwc1

Have you tried Citibank UK? I have a US$ current account and £ account and can transfer between them.

Cook_County

if yo are actually working & living in the States this will be useless for paying bills, writing checks etc. You will also need a domestic US account for such things.

Where will you be working?

nico26

Chrisball666 wrote: »

Hi there, just got a new job for an American company and I will be paid in US dollars. I have opened a Halifax International online US dollar account to receive my dollar income.

I want to be able to transfer funds from this account to my Halifax UK current account and I am told that this is not possible online!

Does anybody know of an online international US dollar account that I can transfer funds from to my UK current account?

Thanks

Im with Hbos US dollar account.They are starting up internet banking on this account now. When I was transferring money they asked me for details to send passwords etc.I know it is a !!!!!! not being able to do it online.But I think this is something they are working on. I was looking at Citibank as possible replacement but as we are abroad cannot do it just now.
Mind you I phoned on Monday and my funds were in Malaysia and Uk on Tues cant beat it for service.