Esentepe to get new bank and ATM

Groucho



Joined: 26/04/2008
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Message Posted:
30/11/2010 11:06

Heard today that Esentepe will soon sport a branch of Limassol Bank with an ATM where electric bills, etc. can be paid.

Location opposite the mosque (where the Phoenix Kebab shop was).

Anticipated opening 20th December.

booitsme


Joined: 04/02/2009
Posts: 667

Message Posted:
30/11/2010 11:16

Good news. Do you know if it will be open every day or just a couple of days a week like Iktisat in Tatlisu?

sienna


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Posts: 1627

Message Posted:
30/11/2010 11:21

good news its that where the cake shop used to be ?

Pipie


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Posts: 5499

Message Posted:
30/11/2010 11:33

Very good news another plus point for East way !! Cheers Groucho.

Groucho



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Message Posted:
30/11/2010 12:50

Bootisme,

Don't know for sure, hoping it will be every day...

Sienna,

Yes, it's on the corner nearest to the Post Office.

magicart


Joined: 05/10/2008
Posts: 985

Message Posted:
30/11/2010 13:01

This is great news for the village.



It would be useful to be able to get lire and sterling from the ATM.



Any chance?

Groucho



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Posts: 7993

Message Posted:
30/11/2010 13:17

Magicart,

We think so too. Gunay, the Muhtar, is going to be working at the bank. We need to petition him and the bank to provide this facility - Euros would be good too.

BrightonJim


Joined: 27/07/2010
Posts: 145

Message Posted:
30/11/2010 15:56

Will you need an account with the Limassol Bank in order to draw cash or is it like the UK where any major bank card is accepted?

flutterby


Joined: 11/01/2008
Posts: 214

Message Posted:
30/11/2010 16:08

Fantastic news for Esentepe!!

dreamer


Joined: 27/07/2009
Posts: 189

Message Posted:
30/11/2010 17:01

Great news maybe a Pharmacy next

gooligan


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Posts: 1591

Message Posted:
30/11/2010 17:19

It's going to be open full banking hours with 2 full time employees,more info here



http://www.glencoecyprus.com/glencoeforum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=734

magicart


Joined: 05/10/2008
Posts: 985

Message Posted:
01/12/2010 08:32

I had a chat with Gunay-he said "The ATM would supply Lire/Sterling and Euro's.



Fingers crossed.

phylray



Joined: 21/09/2007
Posts: 1727

Message Posted:
01/12/2010 18:35

Yes, I heard this from local friend when over in October. The bank in Kyrenia said it would be about

a month (means several months!) It will certainly be a help for those of us not over there all time.

japeal



Joined: 12/09/2008
Posts: 1052

Message Posted:
01/12/2010 18:41

Is Limassol bank a Turkish or greek cypriot owned bank?

greylag


Joined: 08/04/2009
Posts: 1110

Message Posted:
01/12/2010 18:44

Wasnt Limassol originally Turk Cypriot,

Grey.

NCMan



Joined: 19/09/2009
Posts: 670

Message Posted:
02/12/2010 08:22

Who cares who owns the bank , you are getting somewhere close to withdraw money .



I think wake up & smell the coffee comes to mind. !!!

Groucho



Joined: 26/04/2008
Posts: 7993

Message Posted:
02/12/2010 10:19

NCMan,



Who owns the bank goes to how stable the bank is... and whether you think large deposits are wise if you don't know the answer.

measey


Joined: 07/02/2009
Posts: 1037

Message Posted:
02/12/2010 10:55

Well as ive said many times before ESENTEPE has become the JEWEL OF THE trnc . Next will be the New HARBOUR.

Swany



Joined: 01/12/2009
Posts: 255

Message Posted:
02/12/2010 11:27

Limassol bank is the longest established Turkish Cypriot bank currently trading in the TRNC it was established in 1939. It currently employs 168 people (maybe a few more for the new branch). It’s web site is not in English yet but they are working on this. For those of you who can read Turkish this will take you to their financial statement / accounts for 2009.

http://www.limasolbank.com/bilanco/2009/Aktif%202009.htm

It does not look like a bank that is about to disappear but if you are worried / cautious keep within the government grantees (see the section on Bank Accounts banks in the North Cyprus Money Guide for further explanation of the guarantees http://www.ncmoneyguide.info/?page_id=11 you will need to register (for free) to see this content)

To compare the TRNC banks go to http://www.ncmoneyguide.info. This web site currently shows you the basics info of all the banks and their TL interest rates collated in one place.

Swany



Joined: 01/12/2009
Posts: 255

Message Posted:
02/12/2010 11:30

Re 17

I am with you on this one Groucho knowledge is king.

Rogerdodger


Joined: 24/04/2008
Posts: 271

Message Posted:
02/12/2010 12:02

Question for those that know, sorry if is silly, however here goes, is the bank TC or GC, If sombody who lives or has a hous in NC opens an account with this bank and register their details with them "address included" will they then share these details with the TC goverment, therefore knowing what expants have and where they have it, in addition it cause me problems passing over the border and through Larnaca airport???

Swany



Joined: 01/12/2009
Posts: 255

Message Posted:
02/12/2010 12:16

Re 21 @ Rogerdoger

It is Turkish Cypriot see post 19 and their web site http://www.limasolbank.com.

Will be NO problem with GC airports.

Swany



Joined: 01/12/2009
Posts: 255

Message Posted:
02/12/2010 12:40

Re 21 @ Rogerdoger

It is Turkish Cypriot see post 19 and their web site http://www.limasolbank.com.

Will be NO problem with GC airports.