Accessing joint UK bank account from Thailand

[teacherofwoe]

Sorry if this has been covered before. 

 

The scenario is this: A grandparent opened a joint bank account for her grandchild back in the 70s. Either account holder can access the funds without the other's signature or being present. How could the grandson who is living in Thailand get access to the account from here? Is the only option flying to the UK and being physically in the bank? If anyone has experienced this situation, or knows of someone, please give some suggestions.

 

Thank you.

[shunter]

Possibly  granting power of attorney to a person in the UK might be one way to deal with the issue, Said could person could then either authorise a bank to bank transfer of funds electronically or withdraw cash and transfer via Western Union (expensive) or a similar service it to the Thai recipient. 

[Chomper Higgot]

Call the bank and ask them.