Originally posted by dang65
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In Germany & I need 1000 euro. How?
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Check out www.rabbitfx.com - either pay into your German account or pay directly into the landlords accountComment
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If it's a VISA card, ring them up and say you've lost the card and need emergency funds transferred to the German town where you're based. Then with photo ID such as a passport you can collect the money from a local Western Union office.
But first be sure the bank will approve the funds, and don't let the muppets cancel any other cards (and of course make allowance for the fact that you won't have the card available, or its replacement for a week or two).
Also, be prepared to have several excruciatingly long and tedious phone conversations with Indians who find it extremely difficult to spell western words and postcodes.
(If your surname is Ranulph-Twistleton-Wykeham-Fiennes or something, I'd forget the idea, or indeed the notion of phoning your bank for any reason whatever.)Work in the public sector? Read the IR35 FAQ hereComment
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Originally posted by dang65 View PostSo, just wondering what other people might recommend in this situation? I could always put off moving in till next week I suppose, but would be a lot more convenient to do it before the weekend. Any useful tips?"Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience". Mark TwainComment
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Originally posted by scooterscot View PostCan you split the cash between two or more current accounts and then withdraw individually?Comment
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Originally posted by dang65 View PostI'm working in Germany at the moment and have decided to rent a flat, which I don't normally do when working away from home, but it seems to make sense this time. I'm hoping to move in on Thursday but I need 1000 euro for the deposit and first month's rent. Thought it would be easy enough to transfer the cash from my UK bank account to the landlord's account, but the bank wants the request in writing and through the post. They won't accept email or fax.
Next option would be to just take it out of a cashpoint, as it's not a huge amount, but there's a daily withdrawal limit which won't add up to enough before Thursday.
Next possibility would be to go to a bureau de change and pay with my debit card, but everything I've read about that method seems to be negative, what with the huge charges.
So, just wondering what other people might recommend in this situation? I could always put off moving in till next week I suppose, but would be a lot more convenient to do it before the weekend. Any useful tips?
Don't expect to see your deposit again. I didn't !!!!!Comment
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Cant you write them a cheque? or just fill in the ubervisung with your banks details?
Make sure the deposit goes into a bank account provided for that purpose and not into the landlords pocket or you will never see it again.I am not qualified to give the above advice!
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