Letter From Bank. What Happens If Transfer To Different Branch?

[Jezz]

Am I correct in assuming the letter from my bank required by immigration for marriage extension must be from the branch where the account is held? If so, when I change location and immigration office I guess I’d need to change branches of the bank in order to get the letter the same day or day before application for extension. Are there any problems in proving bank balance and movements covering the time period required if accounts are moved, resulting with the issue of a new savings book? From memory, banks tend to open new accounts and the record only shows a single amount transferred from another branch, then new transactions made at the new branch.

[Mario2008]

The branch doesn't matter, many people get a letter from a different branch then where they hold their account. (But some banks can only issue the letter at your own branch).

What might matter is if you open up a new account, with a new number. For that i would wait until after your extension from immigration.

[Jezz]

Thanks Mario2008.

[lopburi3]

If new bank branch is unwilling to provide letter they should still be able to obtain from main branch in a day or two. But as soon as immigration is taken care of you should move account as out of area withdrawals incur a fee.

[Jezz]

Thanks lopburi3

[CaptainSplod]

And please be aware that perhaps not all banks will transfer your account to another branch! Some banks do, some don't - and you generally have to ask at your new bank - and present your old bankbook. Also ask if there is any charge involved, if they do account transfers..

Previously (years ago), it was quite normal to have to empty and close your account at the old branch and then physically carry the money to the new branch - and then open a new account there. Maybe things have improved since then........

Cheers

[Jezz]

. Maybe things have improved since then........

I can confirm things have improved. I changed branches without problems 3 years ago. They set up a new account and transfered the funds free of charge. I've emailed my bank with the question of issuing the letter for immigration from new branch or old branch, or any branch and still await their reply.