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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by missjekyll: 3:17pm On Jul 15, 2020
hilarious. kikiki. I only have a 1k HSBC card. All hail lexus
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Braket: 6:36pm On Jul 15, 2020
fatima04:
I have got similar issues with hubby records where he doesnt have a record on experian, credit club etc but he does with equifax. And we can access this via credit karma freely (though sometimes 2mths delay)

I think it is because he had like 2 address history within 3months of getting to UK, doesnt make sense but thats the only difference between both our accounts and I have access to most free credit reports you can think of.

The trick for me is when applying on clearscore, money-saving etc, was to put 3years on my only existing address in the UK and voila I had access to all. The system won't allow you register if you don't click 3 years address and your records are on it.

For CC, do use previous suggestions, if i could add open or use HSBC current account, you see those Halifax and Lloyd's you need like a very good current account with them before you can be approved because they will even ask you questions about your visa and its expiry et al.

I have had an account with Halifax and was rejected until after 1.5 years of operating as my salary account and was offered £3k. Meanwhile HSBC offered more for a new current account i just opened.
HSBC has decided not to help my situation. I have been banking with them ever since I arrived and my salary account is also with them. But each time I try applying for even their basic cc, they keep rejecting it through their online platform and they have decided not to open one for me when I walk into a branch. They keep telling me am qualified but when I do it at home, the story is the same and they say "wait for 3 months".

I have also used credit karma, but they are with TransUnion and they seem not to have my records but I think Experian does so I'm working on getting that.
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by fatima04(op): 10:04pm On Jul 16, 2020
Braket:
HSBC has decided not to help my situation. I have been banking with them ever since I arrived and my salary account is also with them. But each time I try applying for even their basic cc, they keep rejecting it through their online platform and they have decided not to open one for me when I walk into a branch. They keep telling me am qualified but when I do it at home, the story is the same and they say "wait for 3 months".

I have also used credit karma, but they are with TransUnion and they seem not to have my records but I think Experian does so I'm working on getting that.
Ohh I see, maybe you should give it a break of like 1 year.. if you can gain access to your experian and see a fair score rating, you can try capital one CC, at least if they approve £200 for a start. Manage that Judiciously for 1 year before applying for any other.

They will soon start rushing you grin grin
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by HiddenID(m):
Good morning awesome people. Here's my latest:

MoneyFex transfer rate is currently N546 to £1

I used them last night at 10Pm after hearing some good stuff about them. I was credited this morning. This is my first transaction with them, so I can't really tell how fast they are as they needed to complete my identity check.

I used their website https://moneyfex.com/

I'm not affiliated to any of them, I just like sharing so that others can benefit
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Ralphlauren(m): 7:33am On Jul 17, 2020
Lexusgs430:
All points kwarect..... But if you always pay off balance, you're not a good customer...... They would withdraw debt card......... grin

Make banks too see sometin chop nah...... cheesy
LOL. you are so right.

This was my experience with paypal credit. i always paid off the balance in full within the 3 months 0% interest charge period. Guess what? They sent me a letter where they halved my credit limit from £5000 to £2500 grin grin grin awon werey grin
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Lexusgs430: 8:02am On Jul 17, 2020
Ralphlauren:
LOL. you are so right.

This was my experience with paypal credit. i always paid off the balance in full within the 3 months 0% interest charge period. Guess what? They sent me a letter where they halved my credit limit from £5000 to £2500 grin grin grin awon werey grin
Dejavu......... PayPal credit did the same to me.........

Nah by force to chop gbèsè........ grin
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by beryour(m): 8:26am On Jul 17, 2020
You are doing well, the gods are with you wink grin

HiddenID:
Good morning awesome people. Here's my latest:

MoneyFex transfer rate is currently N546 to £1

I used them last night at 10Pm after hearing some good stuff about them. I was credited this morning. This is my first transaction with them, so I can't really tell how fast they are as they needed to complete my identity check.

I used their website https://moneyfex.com/

I'm not affiliated with any of them, I just like sharing so that others can benefit
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by famzynet: 8:41am On Jul 17, 2020
Hello ,

For someone coming to the UK for a new job and with a tight budget, what would be the best type of accommodation to sort for until the pounds start coming in? State is Essex.
Do banks give loans or credit to people who may need them at the start? What bank is beneficial to new comers in terms of starting up? The prices of accommodation on Airbnb is just too high. Are there any possible cheaper options of accommodation till salary starts coming assuming one is not coming with family?
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by LagosismyHome(f): 9:46am On Jul 17, 2020
famzynet:
Hello ,

For someone coming to the UK for a new job and with a tight budget, what would be the best type of accommodation to sort for until the pounds start coming in? State is Essex.
Do banks give loans or credit to people who may need them at the start? What bank is beneficial to new comers in terms of starting up? The prices of accommodation on Airbnb is just too high. Are there any possible cheaper options of accommodation till salary starts coming assuming one is not coming with family?
No loan or credit for new comers....so you have to come financially prepared.
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Lexusgs430: 10:22am On Jul 17, 2020
famzynet:
Hello ,

For someone coming to the UK for a new job and with a tight budget, what would be the best type of accommodation to sort for until the pounds start coming in? State is Essex.
Do banks give loans or credit to people who may need them at the start? What bank is beneficial to new comers in terms of starting up? The prices of accommodation on Airbnb is just too high. Are there any possible cheaper options of accommodation till salary starts coming assuming one is not coming with family?
Give a range of this tight budget...... Your tight budget, might be my loose budget......... cheesy
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by HiddenID(m): 11:51am On Jul 17, 2020
beryour:
You are doing well, the gods are with you wink grin
Haha thanks, you too
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by protonz(m): 6:15pm On Jul 17, 2020
another must watch military film is BAND OF BROTHERS. Its a one season film 10 episodes
its about an airborne division, 101st airborne and how they fared during the ww2

you would hardly get it on any site
but i can share d telegram link here sha, each episode is about 300mb
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Mamatukwas: 9:21pm On Jul 17, 2020
My people. Long time no see. I’ve missed you guys I won’t lie. Tiptoeing quietly back and taking a lounge chair to relax! Good to see ya’ll are doing well kiss
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Mobilipia(f): 4:58am On Jul 18, 2020
Mamatukwas:
My people. Long time no see. I’ve missed you guys I won’t lie. Tiptoeing quietly back and taking a lounge chair to relax! Good to see ya’ll are doing well kiss
you're highly welcome, even though I'm a silent member of this thread I noticed you and @Aphrodite absence.
I hope she has recovered fully. It's been awhile she posted on this thread.
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Lexusgs430: 5:28am On Jul 18, 2020
Mamatukwas:
My people. Long time no see. I’ve missed you guys I won’t lie. Tiptoeing quietly back and taking a lounge chair to relax! Good to see ya’ll are doing well kiss
We're still in the barracks....... No leave No transfer........ cheesy

Hope you're well? Regards to your family......
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Nobody: 8:50am On Jul 18, 2020
Happy weekend to we all. I know we have different scam techniques on social media now. Let's not fall into any. I was scammed by our own indigenous Medview Airline 2017. Bought 3flights ticket to 9ja,flight cancelled Christmas eve. Requested refunds from the Airline, no positive outcome. Lodge the complain to Civil Aviation Authority, & Local MP, they tried their best for 3months but Medview Airline showed their 9ja muscle by not even replying to any of the mails. Let's stay safe.
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Lexusgs430: 9:19am On Jul 18, 2020
Phenmeson:
Happy weekend to we all. I know we have different scam techniques on social media now. Let's not fall into any. I was scammed by our own indigenous Medview Airline 2017. Bought 3flights ticket to 9ja,flight cancelled Christmas eve. Requested refunds from the Airline, no positive outcome. Lodge the complain to Civil Aviation Authority, & Local MP, they tried their best for 3months but Medview Airline showed their 9ja muscle by not even replying to any of the mails. Let's stay safe.
You can chase & collect this debt, but unfortunately would be good money chasing bad...........
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Nobody: 9:31am On Jul 18, 2020
Lexusgs430:
You can chase & collect this debt, but unfortunately would be good money chasing bad...........
The airline is not even operating again in UK. I guess they are above the law because if not, any flight delayed or cancelled you may be entitled to compensation Under EU �� law.
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by LagosismyHome(f): 9:33am On Jul 18, 2020
Lexusgs430:
You can chase & collect this debt, but unfortunately would be good money chasing bad...........
The company dont even answer.... a friend used them and the flight was delayed by 2 days. Under EU regulations they are suppose to pay the passengers 600 euros. But.for where.... the lawyer wrote and wrote to the airline but no response

BA didnt fly from US to london as the flight was delayed by one day. I just went online , completed something and within a week I received the compensation. Wasnt even a long story thing . They paid me despite fully lodging me during the flight delay
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Lexusgs430: 9:41am On Jul 18, 2020
Phenmeson:
The airline is not even operating again in UK. I guess they are above the law because if not, any flight delayed or cancelled you may be entitled to compensation Under EU �� law.
I flew them a few times too..... Regardless, debt can still be chased..........

They are still operational in Nigeria.......
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by marylandcakes: 9:48am On Jul 18, 2020
LagosismyHome:
The company dont even answer.... a friend used them and the flight was delayed by 2 days. Under EU regulations they are suppose to pay the passengers 600 euros. But.for where.... the lawyer wrote and wrote to the airline but no response

BA didnt fly from US to london as the flight was delayed by one day. I just went online , completed something and within a week I received the compensation. Wasnt even a long story thing . They paid me despite fully lodging me during the flight delay
EU Regulations apply if the origin/ home country of the flight is in Europe I believe .
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Mamatukwas: 10:06am On Jul 18, 2020
Mobilipia:
you're highly welcome, even though I'm a silent member of this thread I noticed you and @Aphrodite absence.
I hope she has recovered fully. It's been awhile she posted on this thread.
Thank you very much sir/Ma. Hopefully she’s doing well. Life just happens sometimes. Looking forward to her posting again as well.
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Mamatukwas: 10:07am On Jul 18, 2020
Lexusgs430:
We're still in the barracks....... No leave No transfer........ cheesy

Hope you're well? Regards to your family......
Haha thank God for you oh! The barracks for dry gan if you no dey! My family is well thank you ❤️
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by soladavid(m):
Hello house
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by veegal: 12:33pm On Jul 18, 2020

Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Mamatukwas: 2:38pm On Jul 18, 2020
veegal:
IHS scrapped for dependants of NHS workers.

https://www.gov.uk/healthcare-immigration-application/who-needs-pay
Oh Wow!!! So all this petitions we have been signing upandan is working! Ope oh! Thank God.
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by abubarakat: 9:31pm On Jul 18, 2020
I hail you all my people. I trust the weekend is going fine.

I have this burning question on my mind I would love to throw to the house: is there any rewarding investment in the UK anyone can recommend? Man is tired of having some change sitting idle in my bank account.

Abeg help a brother.
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Ethan45(m): 8:51am On Jul 19, 2020
famzynet:
Hello ,

For someone coming to the UK for a new job and with a tight budget, what would be the best type of accommodation to sort for until the pounds start coming in? State is Essex.
Do banks give loans or credit to people who may need them at the start? What bank is beneficial to new comers in terms of starting up? The prices of accommodation on Airbnb is just too high. Are there any possible cheaper options of accommodation till salary starts coming assuming one is not coming with family?
Can someone pls help answer these questions?
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by mimilyrics:
The type of accommodation depends on you and your budget. You can use the links below for your search:

https://m.spareroom.co.uk/flatshare/essex?ensuite=Y

https://m.spareroom.co.uk/flatshare/essex

https://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-to-rent/Essex.html

https://www.zoopla.co.uk/to-rent/property/essex/

You'd need to have been resident in the UK for some time before qualifying for loans or credit so no.

Ethan45:
Can someone pls help answer these questions?
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by missjekyll: 11:21am On Jul 19, 2020
HSBC is a very newly arrived expatriate oriented bank. They can also offer you a credit card straight off. I would suggest asking your employer for an advance on your salary instead. such advances are interest free .

Goodluck to you.
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by LagosismyHome(f): 11:24am On Jul 19, 2020
missjekyll:
HSBC is a very newly arrived expatriate oriented bank. They can also offer you a credit card straight off. I would suggest asking your employer for an advance on your salary instead. such advances are interest free .

Goodluck to you.
Really.... credit card with no UK history ?
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Healhtyliving: 2:39pm On Jul 19, 2020
Yes I was offered one when I opened a current account with HSBC with a credit limit of £2k5. The current account also came with an OD of £3k. I was barely 2wks in UK when the account was opened.
LagosismyHome:
Really.... credit card with no UK history ?

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