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Barclays closing accounts for Cypriots

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Hi all,
My mum is a an expat living in Cyprus, she has recieved a letter from Barclays informing her that they will be closing her UK account in September unless she depoits £100k.
Sadly, she doesn't have this level of savings to deposit.
She is looking for a new sterling account that her pension can be paid into that doesn't require her to have a minimum balance, that she doesn't need to open in person and doesn't require a UK address (however she could use my address if needed).
My current research has ruled out HSBC as they require £60k min balance and Lloyds who require a min of £50k.
Does anyone know any banks that would be able to help?
My mum is a an expat living in Cyprus, she has recieved a letter from Barclays informing her that they will be closing her UK account in September unless she depoits £100k.
Sadly, she doesn't have this level of savings to deposit.
She is looking for a new sterling account that her pension can be paid into that doesn't require her to have a minimum balance, that she doesn't need to open in person and doesn't require a UK address (however she could use my address if needed).
My current research has ruled out HSBC as they require £60k min balance and Lloyds who require a min of £50k.
Does anyone know any banks that would be able to help?
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Sorry to hear that. My Mum lives in Cyprus and has said this has happened to some of her friends.
I don't have an answer but has she tried asking around within the expat community?0 -
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