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darren
Testing The Water
Joined: 01 Feb 2004
Posts: 2
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Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2004 6:37 am Post subject: banks |
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| Are any new zealand banks better than others,when we get over there i'll need both a personal account and business account,are there any major differences between uk and n.z banks.Which banks should be avoided at all costs???? |
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roberto
I'll Hang Around A Little
Joined: 23 Jan 2004
Posts: 14
Location: Christchurch NZ
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Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2004 7:13 am Post subject: Banks |
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Hi Darren
Good question, I've been pondering on this matter aswell. I've been looking into National Bank recently as they appear to be linked with Lloyds UK. I don't know if there's any reciprocation though.
http://www.nationalbank.co.nz/
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rebecca
I'll Hang Around A Little
Joined: 04 Feb 2004
Posts: 28
Location: Hull, UK
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Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2004 7:21 am Post subject: |
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| Apparantly is was part of LLoyds until a few months back. |
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John Miller
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Joined: 17 Nov 2003
Posts: 102
Location: New Zealand
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Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2004 8:50 am Post subject: |
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| The ASB has come out tops in consumer surveys over the last few years. The TSB which operates out of New Plymouth is also good. The new state-owned Kiwi Bank which operates out of post offices is very competitive. |
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martwend
I Like It Here
Joined: 17 Nov 2003
Posts: 62
Location: Napier since March 2004
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Posted: Sat Apr 24, 2004 10:42 pm Post subject: |
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Hi,
We went with National and they have been helpful and professional. No worries!
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michelle
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Joined: 12 May 2004
Posts: 208
Location: Leeds
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Posted: Wed Jul 14, 2004 9:49 pm Post subject: |
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Hi, starting this one up again because, I wanted to know which is the cheapest bank to deal with, some seem to have pretty hefty bank charges.
I was with National Bank previously and they were fine but have spoken to them on 3 occasions recently including speaking to my old branch and found them unhelpful and giving conflicting advice.
Can anyone recommend a bank that has a helpful migrant section ?
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eric_amanda
I Like It Here
Joined: 03 Mar 2004
Posts: 74
Location: Huddersfield, West Yorks, UK
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Posted: Thu Jul 15, 2004 12:05 am Post subject: |
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Hello
We have just opened an account with kiwibank. They have been very helpful so far and even contacted us to make sure we had received the info pack etc.
Not sure if we have made the right decision, but we can always change later.
Once we have confirmation that our account with them is open we then intend to open the high interest account with Superbank (see the other link on this).
Hope this helps
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Moorf
Future NZ Guru
Joined: 06 Mar 2004
Posts: 705
Location: West Sussex, UK
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Posted: Thu Jul 15, 2004 12:21 am Post subject: |
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| If you check out the link that Michelle posted re interest rates you will see that there is a higher savings account interest rate of 9% now being offered (or do I need new glasses?). |
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eric_amanda
I Like It Here
Joined: 03 Mar 2004
Posts: 74
Location: Huddersfield, West Yorks, UK
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Posted: Thu Jul 15, 2004 12:49 am Post subject: |
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Thank you Moorf, I missed that one.
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michelle
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Joined: 12 May 2004
Posts: 208
Location: Leeds
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Posted: Thu Jul 15, 2004 12:55 am Post subject: |
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I do need glasses, I can't see it where is it.
Thanks Moorf and Amanda, have e mailed Superbank (decent rates) and Kiwi who seem to have decent rates and low charges.
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michelle
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Joined: 12 May 2004
Posts: 208
Location: Leeds
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Posted: Thu Jul 15, 2004 12:57 am Post subject: |
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AHHHHH found it now that would be the huge flashing advert that comes up when you click on the site.
Good one Moorf
Michelle |
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