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a good local bank?
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a good local bank?
We are not too happy with our current bank which insists that one buys their house insurance when one just wants to open a simple current account, so we are thinking of switching to a new bank...
Does anybody have recommendations for a good bank (good conditions, no nonsense), with an office in Carvoeiro or Lagoa?
Does anybody have recommendations for a good bank (good conditions, no nonsense), with an office in Carvoeiro or Lagoa?
Re: a good local bank?
I’m not sure about the opening hours at the moment due to the lockdown but we would definitely recommend Millenium (pink logo) branch just down from bakery. We went to the dancing horse and were told the same - we could only have an account if we took all of their products. Millenium have an account with NatWest so you simply transfer funds into their NatWest account, it is then converted into Euros at a good rate and paid into your Millenium current account or savings account without a transfer fee. The staff are also really helpful and the App is great and user friendly.
Re: a good local bank?
Sorry - it’s not a dancing horse (don’t know what I was thinking of there . Santander!
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Re: a good local bank?
Thank you very much for this advice, it is very helpful! I will pay them a visit as soon as it is possible.
p.s. I think it is supposed to be a flame?
p.s. I think it is supposed to be a flame?
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Re: a good local bank?
Would second the recommendation for Millennium. They village branch has always been helpful, and online and app easy to use, as is the money transfer from UK .
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Re: a good local bank?
Thank you very much for this advice ! I will definitely check their conditions.
Does anybody have experience with the Credito Agrícola? they also have a branch in Carvoeiro...
Does anybody have experience with the Credito Agrícola? they also have a branch in Carvoeiro...
Re: a good local bank?
Agreed. They do have lots of products as well, but not used any yet, and not pushed at you. Lots of info on line on these.
Re: a good local bank?
I've banked with Millennium in cvo since 2007 and have found them very helpful and friendly - nothing is too much trouble.
Re: a good local bank?
I would also advise Millenium