Best bank to open an account with?

Trudy


Joined: 25/05/2009
Posts: 369

Message Posted:
29/05/2009 18:16

I have to open an account with a local bank in order to complete my residency application but there are so many. Which ones would you recommend, it will only be used as a basic savings account or as something to put wages in should i ever find a job! Also, do you need to pay a monthly fee for any of them or are they free?



Thanks in advance

kyreniagirl


Joined: 01/01/2009
Posts: 51

Message Posted:
29/05/2009 22:07

Hi. we are with Iktisaat. They have an English dept. upstairs & are always very helpful. I can call them direct from the UK or e mail them with any queries. Others would probably recommend other banks but unless you have many hours to spare avoid the HSBC. I once spent 2 1/2 hrs in there waiting. Hope this helps.

scruff


Joined: 15/07/2008
Posts: 1070

Message Posted:
30/05/2009 00:04

Creditwest every time.

Most banks apply bank charge for a current account, but no charges for a deposit or time deposit account The latter pays the highest interest rate. Expat branches in Catalkoy near Lemar, Catalkoy or Karaoglanoglu. Good English spoken in Catalkoy branch & IMO the best customer service in NC.

nurseawful



Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
30/05/2009 06:16

I agree with Scruff ,

Credit West, great service and nice helpful staff.

wanderer


Joined: 05/02/2009
Posts: 1653

Message Posted:
30/05/2009 09:21

Creditwest at Chatalkoy Deniz is great and efficient service by the whole bank

jakki



Joined: 23/10/2007
Posts: 865

Message Posted:
30/05/2009 12:21

We are with Univeral in Catalkoy - English speaking staff, very helpful and friendly.

Littlenige



Joined: 24/12/2006
Posts: 3594

Message Posted:
30/05/2009 12:24

if you like fish hsbc







there is always a place in the queue

stellasstar1



Joined: 02/07/2008
Posts: 1519

Message Posted:
30/05/2009 15:54

Seke Bank is very good. Friendly helpful people, excellent interest rate and the offer of a coffee should you have to wait.

gates


Joined: 08/12/2008
Posts: 1096

Message Posted:
30/05/2009 19:24

universal bank catacloy best buy far no queue never been to a bank that could be more helpful and can i say a thank you to them for the help they have given me over the past month pulled out all the strings i will be there for good thank you for a great service kirk bracey