₦airaland Forum

bigtt76:
Yes that's correct if GTBank head come down and they allow you

Hmnnnn, meaning it's not certain that the card will always work, right? How else does one transact with the account?

I'm coming this December and was hoping I could rely on it pending the time I'll open UK bank account.

[quote author=lightnlife post=118896016]No, I've not encountered any issue with withdrawing at the ATM with a Nigerian USD card.

My singular concern is the exchange rate. Which is marginal compared to directly receiving the funds in USD.

NB: Use a bank ATM as against a random machine when withdrawing to avoid unnecessary withdrawal charges. My withdrawals at bank ATMs have been billed for $3, while random ATM cost me $30 or so.

Just one quick question please - if I use my Gtb dormiciliary card in an ATM, I'm going to get pounds cash equivalent of the dollar amount, right?

xterra2:
Is the sim given to you at TLS Lebara.? If yes, i was also given such in Abuja TLS May. - My sim did not work in Nigeria, immediately i landed in heathrow , it activated and was active, it came with data plan too (3G or so i think) and some minutes.

To answer your question yes you can, i advise use VPN and set location to UK first, go for Monzo. You can use your int'l passport as means of ID for Monzo, that is what i used and have revalidated it using Int'l passport. You also do not need a proof of address to open like Barclays.
You need to secure accommodation before thinking of the bank account as that is where they'd send the card too. But you can use Airbnb if you book a private accommodation but seek permission from the host first before sending a post to his/adress, although i do not know why you are in a hurry as monzo card comes fast. it came in 1 business day to me in London this Nov. Otherwise within 3 as that is when i got previously in east midlands.

Thank you very much for this well detailed reply. Yes, the sim is Libara and comes with free 7GB and some minutes.

I only wanted to open an account beforehand to avoid being stranded with cash. But I've decided to hold off on that, and get some cash from Nigeria instead. I'll be staying in an Airbnb for a few days and wouldn't want to use the address for any registration. I'll do all that after securing a permanent residence.

Thanks again for the heads up!

leef2022:
Not sure that sim is active as you would have to topup to get it Rolling and the online banks send some verification on number provided.
Also you would need a UK address to open an account.
Yet give it a go, try Monzo, Revolut.

Thank you very much. I will give it a try and if it doesn't work, I will wait till I get to the UK. Thanks for suggesting those banks.

Please guys, can I open a UK bank account from Nigeria? I have a UK sim given to me at TLS, and should also secure accommodation before my arrival. If yes, which bank would you suggest for someone on Tier 4 visa? I will be coming this month.

Interesting!

Nnefab:
Hello, would you like an en-suite room share in Colchester Essex?? Male room share

Unfortunately, my course is at Southend campus. Thanks for informing me anyway.

Guys, we might need to start cramming our course modules to avoid this guy's fate

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/nov/26/treated-like-a-criminal-nepali-student-wrongly-detained-at-uk-border-loses-uni-place

Detained for 12 days for not being able to answer detailed questions about his course. Is this one of Suella's ways of reducing number of international students?

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/nov/26/treated-like-a-criminal-nepali-student-wrongly-detained-at-uk-border-loses-uni-place

Oluwasegun664:
Pls who know a better description from ojuore to Victoria Isaland tls.

Can one meet up if the appointment time 9am

You should make it if you wake up early and be at the bus stop latest 5am. Take korope to Ile EPO, from ile EPO, enter Oshodi bus. From Oshodi, enter either VI straight or Obalende. If you enter Obalende, you'd have to take another bus to VI.

There was a time I used to go to VI almost every day from Oju Ore, and sometimes I'd be there 7.30 am. But the logic is

1. Get to the bus stop as early as possible
2. Keep moving, that is avoid big buses that'll take forever to load, if there's stand still traffic anywhere, I'd come down, take a bike or trek to beat that traffic and continue my journey with another bus at the front.

I won't advise you to take a bus from Toll Gate to VI, as it could take so long for bus to full at such time of the day, plus the last time I drove pass that road it was an eyesore, except things have changed now.

Best of luck

Susom:
Try to make the booking to confirm if you can or not.

I tried, seems they only accept credit card/PayPal. Couldn't book with debit card. I had to go through Wakanow.

Thanks

Phil46:
Hello,

Please, can I book Egyptair directly on their website? Do they accept naira cards for payment or have a Nigerian account for transfer?

Please guys, any thoughts on this? Thanks

Hello,

Please, can I book Egyptair directly on their website? Do they accept naira cards for payment or have a Nigerian account for transfer?

Phil46:
Please guys,

1. Has anyone here flown EgyptAir before? How's their services? Do they require transit Visa? Do they allow paying with Naija bank card or have a Nigerian account one can transfer to?

2. Is it possible to initiate Form A for maintenance funds without a UK bank account?

Thanks

Please guys

Any thoughts on these?

Please guys,

1. Has anyone here flown EgyptAir before? How's their services? Do they require transit Visa? Do they allow paying with Naija bank card or have a Nigerian account one can transfer to?

2. Is it possible to initiate Form A for maintenance funds without a UK bank account?

Thanks

Fireandice0589:
Good morning everyone, pls I need information on any school that is open for intake for February or march, that I can still apply to pls.

I’m about to lose my admission with ARU because of my passport, I have done capturing and awaiting the printed copy which I have been promised next week but today is the deadline of CAS submission, and I’m unable to submit without the new passport information.

September is too far pls, if you know any schools that I can still process for march, pls let me know ��

Though just quite a few schools have March intake, you could still get something if you search well.

Below is a list containing all UK universities, you can start googling by putting a school's name and your choice course in the search queries.

Before you do that for all, you could get something out. It will take time though

https://www.theguardian.com/education/ng-interactive/2022/sep/24/the-guardian-university-guide-2023-the-rankings

Haykaybecks:
Hello house. I need help for this question please

My lump sum for CAS and visa application was deposited on 31st of October

When should i start to count my 28days please?

Start counting from November 1

austin4real:
The rates I'm getting from over there is more or less like the black market rate, and that's quite much for me at the moment

Unfortunately, that's the rate you'll keep getting. Nobody would sell to you at official rate. If you can't afford black market rate, your only option is Form A, which may not meet up with your school's deadline.

LordIsaac:
How far with the telex....any show?

I finally received it on Sunday evening, and the school confirmed they received the funds 2 days ago.

Ijaycheta:
March 2023. 650k

Okay, thanks. I actually thought it's December/January.

Ijaycheta:
I paid online 4 days ago but they have not sent my ticket yet. I have sent several mails and called their customer care too but no response

Please, if I may ask, what price did you get from Qatar Airways and for which date? Thanks

[quote author=Ibkpeace01 post=118598740]Hello guys
Pls what is the easiest way of getting an accomodation probably a shared flat around Basildon, Essex.[/quoote]

I'm co-asking this. Mine is specifically Southend on Sea and environs for a single person resuming University of Essex in January. Please,

Also, guys, would you recommend paying holding fee for a property viewed virtually?

Promoter2:
Seems you're still going the gentleman way.
Add some madness and threat to report to CBN and experience magic...

I will explore that option if the situation remains the same next week. Thanks for the heads up!

LordIsaac:
Have you reached out to them....if yes, please what did they say and any assurances?

I have been calling them every day, and they always promised to send the Telex in the next 24 hours. And when you call the next day, it's same story.

LordIsaac:
Have you gotten telex now? How and when did you get it from the day you were debited? Thanks.

No, I haven't. Gtb refused to send Telex, and the school hasn't received the money. Now I'm suspecting the bank hasn't sent it all. Whatever they think they're doing holding people's funds anyhow!

Hello Guys,

Please, I need your inputs on this.
A friend of mine has 5 months left on his passport. He will be applying for his Visa next week. The questions are

1. Can he be granted a Visa with just 5 month validity?

2. Even if he has his Visa, will he be able to enter UK with it in December or January?

Thanks

dipsson:
Get a bus from Ikeja along going to Maryland and drop at Abule Onigbagbo bus-stop, cross to the other side to locate the TLS office ikeja

Okay. Thanks

Phil46:
Hey Guys,

Please, how do get to Ikeja TLS from Along, using public transport? Thanks

Please, I will appreciate your response on this. Thanks

Hey Guys,

Please, how do get to Ikeja TLS from Along, using public transport? Thanks

shuqroh:
This calculation confuses me as well.
Can't somone just print like 30days to avoid thinking is it up to or not?

Lol
Of course, you can print 30 days or even more

Gloriyah:
Yes, it’s 28days.

Thank you very much.

gaetano:
Someone said its 28 days. It appears they count the first day (15th). I was as confused as you were for a moment

Hahaha, the calculation just dey play ping pong for my head. Never knew a simple calculation as this could get me worked up lol.