Banks

lizzieh · Post by **lizzieh** » Thu Jul 20, 2006 2:00 pm

We are getting totaly fed up with our UK bank and I was wondering if anyone can recommend a bank that has branches in UK and Portugal. Also if there is one can you write the amounts in pounds for over here and euro's whilst in Portugal Thanks Liz

Michael Crane · Post by **Michael Crane** » Thu Jul 20, 2006 2:17 pm

I have seen Barclays in Portugal. One in/near Lagoa.

martin · Post by **martin** » Thu Jul 20, 2006 2:32 pm

when I asked at barclays here last year I was told they are not linked to uk therefore you cant write a barclays uk cheque here and get it cashed

try banco espirito santo...been with them 15 years and they are very very efficient and if I write to uk on say a monday the money is in the account here within 5 or 6 days (even allowing for the letter to arive)

djprescott · Post by **djprescott** » Thu Jul 20, 2006 9:16 pm

martin wrote:try banco espirito santo...been with them 15 years and they are very very efficient and if I write to uk on say a monday the money is in the account here within 5 or 6 days (even allowing for the letter to arive)

Yes, we use Banco Espirito Santo and find them very good.

Don't think there is any bank in UK & Portugal which will 'double' up for transactions in both countries though.

lizzieh · Post by **lizzieh** » Thu Jul 20, 2006 11:23 pm

Thanks for the prompt replies. Liz

tbbr · Post by **tbbr** » Fri Jul 21, 2006 8:31 am

Which is the best and easiest banks to deal with if you want to raise a mortage in Portugal ????

Lesley Jean · Post by **Lesley Jean** » Fri Jul 21, 2006 9:29 am

I have heard that Millenium bcp in Lagoa is very good, haven't had first hand experience though.

Thunderbolt · Post by **Thunderbolt** » Fri Jul 21, 2006 9:47 am

I'm with Millennium and find them very good.

biffa · Post by **biffa** » Fri Jul 21, 2006 2:17 pm

BANIF do non resident mortgages and are keen to lend to non residents . Their agency in Lagoa is very good. They have online banking and an English version website.

I have an association with them and can introduce you if you wish which may help a bit?

Aitch · Post by **Aitch** » Sat Jul 22, 2006 10:17 am

I find Millennium in Cvo is excellent, and their staff could not be more helpful. Aso online banking in English and seems to work well

Barry · Post by **Barry** » Sat Jul 22, 2006 2:15 pm

Agree that if you want a Portuguese account, Millenium in CVO offer excellent service. The two girls that work there have endless patience with someone like me, showing me how to write cheques etc. As for a UK bank. if you are not getting good service, change. I'm with NatWest and find their online banking very easy to use.

fmm · Post by **fmm** » Wed Aug 02, 2006 6:38 pm

Where is the Millenium in Cvo? I need to open an account tomorrow and I like the idea of the website being in English so I can understand it!

Lesley Jean · Post by **Lesley Jean** » Thu Aug 03, 2006 8:09 am

It is on the left hand side as you come into Carvoeiro from Lagoa, past the Bookshop and a little further down the road.

fmm · Post by **fmm** » Thu Aug 03, 2006 8:11 am

Great - thanks! I am leaving in about 1 hour for the airport, so your reply is very timely!!!

roy4eyes · Post by **roy4eyes** » Thu Aug 03, 2006 8:45 pm

We have been with Millenium in CVO since we arrived here 6 years ago and cannot speak too highly of them.

Joao, the manager, and Isobel, the senior clerk, are locals and will give you every possible help.

Once they get to know you sterling cheques are credited within 3 days, and they will help with mortgages for estrangeiros.

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