elusien
English expat in Cyprus
Forum posts
13
About me
English
Lives in Pafos
Registration: 31 July 2015
Activity
Spa options by phildraper
The other half is looking for a place to het a massage, sauna, swim etc. near Paphos. Anyone have any suggestions near TOTK.ThanksPhil
Minthisresort , com has one of the best spas on the island according to a friend who went there recently. Read More
Bank account by eileenklysner
What a headache trying to keep a uk bank account now. Hsbc expat account I dont think I have the skills to use it so complicated. I read if so many upping sticks and moving over I guess they all have addresses at home in uk. I have no family left ...
Yes, my wife and I have a joint account with the Co-op and they were informed in 2011 that I was moving to Cyprus. They send all my correspondence here, however, for internet banking they cannot handle a phone number that is not a UK one. So I have ... Read More
Bank account paphos by eileenklysner
Do we open a bank account after registration or before? Also what happens if you can’t get an appointment with immigration before your 90 days is up? I hear their very busy.
If your bank account in the UK is with Barclays, please make sure you also have one with another bank, such as HSBC as Toon recommends. If give Barclays a change of address that is in Cyprus they will almost certainly close your account. they did ... Read More
Bank account by eileenklysner
What a headache trying to keep a uk bank account now. Hsbc expat account I dont think I have the skills to use it so complicated. I read if so many upping sticks and moving over I guess they all have addresses at home in uk. I have no family left ...
I had a Barclays account for 50 years and my friend here in Cyprus was a former country manager for Barclays, who had his pension paid by them into his Barclays account. 6 years ago Barclays closed the accounts of all expats registered as living in ... Read More
Recommendations regarding Cypriot banks by Ginger Andy
We're exploring the possibiity of moving to Cyprus from the UK and clearly I'll need a Cypriot bank account. Given that my income, pensions etc are all paid (and taxed) in the UK, it would probably be best to have an account with a bank that ...
Thaks. A friend of mine told me about Revolut a few year ago, but I was put off by the number of people complaining about the company on social media, having accounts blocked and money taken out but not being transferred, that I decided to stick ... Read More
Recommendations regarding Cypriot banks by Ginger Andy
We're exploring the possibiity of moving to Cyprus from the UK and clearly I'll need a Cypriot bank account. Given that my income, pensions etc are all paid (and taxed) in the UK, it would probably be best to have an account with a bank that ...
If you are moving permanently to Cyprus, you will be tax-resident there. You can then have the whole of your income, dividends and pension taxed in Cyprus instead of the UK. The advantage is that you can opt to lump your pension in with your income ... Read More
Making phone calls in Cyprus by Maximilien
Hi, When settling in Cyprus, one of the priorities is to be able to make phone calls. How to proceed to get a landline installed in Cyprus? What are the mobile operators? What is your average monthly budget? Thank you in advance for ...
I use Cyta for my landline. Just pop into a CYTA office taking your passport and villa purchase agreement or rental agreement. 13.93 euros (excl VAT) line rental 29.00 euros (excl VAT) 6mbps internet ( Cytanet) - slower speeds are cheaper If you ... Read More
Barclays Telephone Security is a Joke - Total Incompetence
Picture this: I get a phone call from someone claiming to be from Barclays Bank. B Hello this is Barclays Bank is that Mr. Gullible? Me: Yes. B: Before I can speak with you I need to ask you some questions. Could you give me your date of birth? Me: ... Read More
Barclays Bank by Toon
Do you bank with Barclays UK have you had your account closed... because you dont fit their criteria no matter how long you have banked with them - if not well beware its already happening. The situation with regard to Barclays Bank account closures ...
Got a Phone call from Barclays today - they are definitely closing my account. I asked them if they had read my letter - yes, but it didn't matter, they are still closing my account I asked what the reasons are for doing this. I was told ... Read More
Barclays Bank by Toon
Do you bank with Barclays UK have you had your account closed... because you dont fit their criteria no matter how long you have banked with them - if not well beware its already happening. The situation with regard to Barclays Bank account closures ...
I am happy for the moderator to check the link I gave, which Is on my personal webpage. But if in the meantime anyone wants to see it just PM me and I will send it to you. Read More
Driving in Cyprus by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in Cyprus? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excessÂ… what are the characteristics of the driving style ...
Many years ago (about 40) a friend of mine went to Malta for a holiday. When he got back he said he'd had a great time driving around the island. I said 'oh that should have been easy, they drive on the left don't they? "Well the ... Read More
Barclays Bank by Toon
Do you bank with Barclays UK have you had your account closed... because you dont fit their criteria no matter how long you have banked with them - if not well beware its already happening. The situation with regard to Barclays Bank account closures ...
To see the letter I wrote to Barclays see: trips.elusien.co.uk/Barclays_Discrimination I suggest everyone send something similar to them, the more the merrier. Read More
Barclays Bank by Toon
Do you bank with Barclays UK have you had your account closed... because you dont fit their criteria no matter how long you have banked with them - if not well beware its already happening. The situation with regard to Barclays Bank account closures ...
Barclays know that the regulations that the UK Government intends to enact in order to fulfil the EU Payments Account Directive (2014/92/EU) state in section 18: Non-discrimination in the provision of payment accounts A credit institution must not ... Read More