British Expats…. How Do You Access Your Money Held In UK Banks?
I’m currently doing some initial research regarding how best to access my money whilst living away of the UK.
I’m UK citizen married to a filipina and we may be in a position in about 18 months / 2 years time to be able live longterm in the Philippines. Although I intend to open filipino bank account once I meet the requirements. I intend to keep the majority of money in a UK bank.
I would like to know good options of accessing my money held in the UK and transferring amounts periodically to the Phils. I’m thinking I would transfer a few thousand pounds periodically from a UK bank to a Philippine bank and then use a local bank ATM card to make day to day withdrawals / payments.
I probably won’t have a UK address to which a replacement UK bank card could be sent. (I have a couple of friends who I may ask if they would be willing allow me to use their address as my registered address with my UK bank. I’m not relying on this an option). So I’m concerned of a UK card was to get blocked / lost / expired / re-issued etc.
I have standard current accounts with Lloyds, Nationwide and HSBC.
Any advice would be most appreciated!
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