UK bank account.

Johnny_Hach
Johnny_Hach Posts: 13 Forumite
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I am a UK citizen that has been a Falkland Island resident for 40 years. Anybody know a UK bank that I can open an account with. Can then start saving.

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  • 85_East
    85_East Posts: 46 Forumite
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    You could try the HSBC basic account-
    https://www.hsbc.co.uk/1/2/current-accounts/basic-bank-account

    From their website you have to print off the application form and post it back rather than applying online as I guess the Falklands are classed as outside the UK.
    From HSBC- 'Are you an EU resident living outside the UK?
    Please print and complete the application form and send it back to HSBC Bank plc, PO BOX 1888, Coventry, CV3 2BR, United Kingdom.'
  • eskbanker
    eskbanker Posts: 30,983 Forumite
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    85_East wrote: »
    You could try the HSBC basic account-
    https://www.hsbc.co.uk/1/2/current-accounts/basic-bank-account

    From their website you have to print off the application form and post it back rather than applying online as I guess the Falklands are classed as outside the UK.
    From HSBC- 'Are you an EU resident living outside the UK?
    Please print and complete the application form and send it back to HSBC Bank plc, PO BOX 1888, Coventry, CV3 2BR, United Kingdom.'
    The Falklands are indeed outside the UK but are also outside the EU by some distance, so claiming residence in the EU while living there wouldn't be appropriate....
  • simeon.bg
    simeon.bg Posts: 1 Newbie
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  • Anthorn
    Anthorn Posts: 4,362 Forumite
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    eskbanker wrote: »
    The Falklands are indeed outside the UK but are also outside the EU by some distance, so claiming residence in the EU while living there wouldn't be appropriate....

    Not true: The Falkland Islands being a British Overseas Territory currently has Special Member Status within the E.U.
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special_member_state_territories_and_the_European_Union

    They are not outside the U.K. either and are seen to be part of the British mainland. i.e. an attack on a British Overseas Territory is an attack on the British mainland.
  • ValiantSon
    ValiantSon Posts: 2,586 Forumite
    Anthorn wrote: »
    Not true: The Falkland Islands being a British Overseas Territory currently has Special Member Status within the E.U.
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special_member_state_territories_and_the_European_Union

    Yes, it has Special Member Status, but it is not in the European Union. It is one of the 22 Overseas Countries and Territories, which do not have member status.

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special_member_state_territories_and_the_European_Union Try reading it fully this time! In fact, just reading to the end of the first paragraph will do!

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overseas_Countries_and_Territories_Association
    Anthorn wrote: »
    They are not outside the U.K. either and are seen to be part of the British mainland. i.e. an attack on a British Overseas Territory is an attack on the British mainland.

    Also incorrect. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (to give the country it's full title) comprises England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. It does not include any British Overseas Territories. The overseas territories are exactly that: overseas territories, but they are not part of the United Kingdom.

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Kingdom

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Overseas_Territories

    If you are going to start telling other people that they are wrong about something, it helps if you've actually checked that you are right. You aren't.
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