In the same boat but not for the same amounts.
Had an Sterling account with NIB which I used to avoid conversion charges for divis on UK shares.
Could withdraw cash out of the account (for going to UK), the only downside was didn't get any interest on it but decided the lack of any charges offset this loss.
Then they brought in a £50 fee per quarter for the account (obviously wanted me to close it).
Would have wiped the principal in a couple of years so withdrew cash and closed it.
Would like to know if there's anywhere (fee free) out there?
Also have an amount of money in Ebay in Sterling which I don't want to convert to Euro, is there any way to withdraw this in Sterling cash in Ireland?