What came first, the bank account or the accommodation?
We all know about the banking-accommodation paradox. Here's how students have resolved this seemingly impossible dilemma.
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What came first, the bank account or the accommodation?
The Mole Diaries: Granada (Volume 3)
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Granada
The Mole Diaries: Granada (Volume 3)
by Alice Whelan
Questions about Banking
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How can you transfer money from your UK account to your foreign one?
Banking
Hi Ameet,You could try Transferwise - here's an article about them.Hope that helps!TYA Team
Q
How do I set up a bank account in France?
Money
Hi Faye,Here are some ways that fellow students have got passed this issue! We can also recommend Transferwise as a really useful way to send money abroad.The TYA Team
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Using currency cards on the year abroad?
Year Abroad
Hi there! I have just spent a year in Switzerland and I found this card from the Post Office incredibly useful! It's so easy to top up online, you can do so from anywhere (so if you had an e...
Q
What is the best way to open a bank account in Germany?
Banking
It's super easy, there's no need to worry! Just walk into a bank and say 'ich möchte ein bankkonto eröffnen bitte'. Take a form of ID like a driving license or passport. You sign a form and get a ba...
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Any advice about banking in Italy and/or Switzerland?
Pre-departure
I took out a Kantonal Bank account here because they were the only ones who took my paper residence permit before my real one came and I needed to open it quickly. I was also told Post Finance are che...
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Which UK bank account for the year abroad?
Finance
Hi there,I'd definitely recommend MetroBank - they have free withdrawals from ATMs in Europe, and also no charge to pay for things using the card itself. I set one up before going on a summer course i...
Q
Any advice for renting/banking/living in Geneva?
Renting abroad.
Hi Hannah,Here are a couple of Mole Diaries for Geneva to get you started!The TYA Team
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What's better to do first - accommodation or bank account?
Banking
Ideally, you'd get on with arranging both as soon as possible but you might need to use your UK cash card to get money from a bank machine for a deposit or take cash with you from the UK. Obviously us...
Q
How do I transfer my loan when I move abroad?
Cologne
There's lots of different options out there to help with money issues. It is possible for you to transfer your loan to an Italian bank account, you can usually do this if you have online banking and...
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