Quote Originally Posted by Terpe View Post
Baliw99.
In terms of exchange rates, some you win some you lose.
They vary day to day. Since August they have been around the 68/69 level
without any major swings up or down.



If you want to open a bank account I would suggest you personally meet with the bank manager together with your partner, passports (or other photgraphic ID) and evidence of permanent address.
It then really depends on the individual bank, branches and individual manager.
If the manager agrees, they will not breaching any laws.
Talk only with the manager as nobody else will have the authority to deviate from
the 'standard' procedure.
You did not mention the type of bank account, but you need to be aware of
the UK rules, especially from HMRC.
When I was there, I started at 67p to £1, then it dropped down and I was only getting 60-61 at the end and this was last month. I know from Thailand that you get a better exchange in Thailand, so was shocked that I was getting lower than the rate on the net in the Philippines.

The type of account that I would like to open is one that I can transfer money from the UK into each month and leave in to save for our wedding, I do not have a permanent address there though.