Me and hubby are ex-UK ourselves, found it best to apply for a little loan first (upto €5k) clear that off and then look for more next time. It helped to have a credit card from the lender also.originally posted by HAPPYGIRL
would it matter if he was applying for a high amount eg 30k or would he have a better chance if he needed to borrow less?
Thanks a million for your reply. Its great to get feedback.
I moved (back) to Ireland from UK 13 years ago and simply informed my UK bank of my ROI address and I've been happily transacting on my UK current a/c ever since.HAPPYGIRL said:ACA, Just one more question...... did you keep your UK account as a non-residential account? He still has statements, visa bill etc sent to his old address and forwarded to here - he thinks if he gives them new address that thye'll close his account? Is this right?
Agree with ACA - get rid of it.....exchange rates on CC's are notoriously unfavourable. It's okay if you make the odd forex transaction but if you use a CC billed in one currency mainly in a different currency area you're simply handing money over to them.HAPPYGIRL said:Thanks a million for the reply Oysterman. Do you still have a UK credit card? He wants to keep his card & account open.