UK Banks

[lelapin]

Are there any UK banks that anyone could recommend  :-

 

I am permanently resident in Thailand

I do not need a UK credit card

I have several monthly / yearly pension payments to be paid into my bank

I want them to offer a good internet service for my laptop

I want an account for making debit card payments and also a separate savings account

I am registered with the Inland Revenue with my Thai address

I will occasionally wish to transfer money to my Bangkok Bank sterling account

 

[CharlieH]

Dont see how without a UK residential address.

 

The nearest to your requirements I would say would be "Ist Direct"-internet only banking, but you would need to clarify as per above.

[Crossy]

You could try Lloyds offshore, I set up an account with them with nothing more than a scan of my passport.

 

That was some years back mind, things could have changed.

 

[scottiejohn]

No chance without proof of 6 months Residence (3 documents etc) for any onshore UK bank a/c.

Been in force for at least three years.

[scottiejohn]

1 hour ago, CharlieH said:

Dont see how without a UK residential address.

 

The nearest to your requirements I would say would be "Ist Direct"-internet only banking, but you would need to clarify as per above.

No Chance with First Direct. 

Although a bank with only Telephone & Internet access they require you to visit a HSBC Branch (HSBC own them after taking over the Midland Bank) if not happy with your "residence Documents" provided on line!

 

[LucysDad]

None of the traditional UK banks will open accounts for non-residents.

 

Have a look at Transferwise and their Borderless account.

 

Anyone thinking of moving to Thailand should think long and hard before giving up a UK bank account and a UK address.

Edited March 1, 2019 by LucysDad

[LucysDad]

1 minute ago, Benroon said:

It wouldn't be wise holding onto a UK address that you own - as you will have at least 18% and possibly 40% CGT bill to pay when you sell it

 

 

You either own it or you don’t...I imagine the smart people sell as main residence.

 

Any address will suffice - I use Lucy’s Mum’s.