Leaving The UK

[Ready2Run]

Hi all

I shall be leaving the UK in aprox 12 months time for a new life in SE Asia but I have a pension that will be paid into my UK bank account and for which I can use the bank's debit card where I am going. I have no intentions of ever returning to this country as it has become the gutter of Europe.

If things get so bad here that I am not able to clear all my debts (of which I intend to do so) before I leave and the home is not sold in time can anyone freeze my bank account as my pension is my income in my new start??

[The Debt Star]

Re: Leaving The UK

whatever you do, don't burn your bridges as you might not find the grass all that greener after the initial 6 months overseas, good buddy. Been there and have the badge.

keep up your repayments here until you have been abroad for at least 18 months mate, just in case.

[MIKE770]

Re: Leaving The UK

Put your pension payments into a different account at another Bank not of the same group as the one you Bank with now, when I am in s.e. asia I use debit card of Pension payments Bank, . for local use. Make sure another Bank is not tied up with your Main Bank, leave options open regarding returning here as we hear so much comment as Debt Star points out.

I have even seen people approach me stating E.U national and have been dumped there what can they do, so leave your options open.

[Ready2Run]

Re: Leaving The UK

Hi all.

Thanks for your replies. My appologies for not returning earlier but I have been tied up firefighting the mess that my ex partner left me in.

And to be hones there is no chance of a return to the UK once I have gone. I have been to where I wish to move along with my future wife who lives there.

I dont think my pension fund will pay into International Bank Accounts so it looks like I will have to silently find a nondescript, unknown bank who issues debit cards. In a few years time I can also claim the UK government pension so I am really looking to find something to get a foothold with.

Thanks for the info

[WendyB]

Re: Leaving The UK

You don't necessarily need a debit card, just a cashpoint card may suffice. My LTSB account is only a "savings" account but it has the "Cirrus" emblem which means I can use it to withdraw abroad. Although I've only ever used it in Europe, not sure if SE Asia has cahspoints which display the Cirrus logo.