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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Solumtoya: 1:37am On Jun 09, 2022 |
lightnlife: You don't need license for e-bike, the electric bicycle. |
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Solumtoya: 1:41am On Jun 09, 2022 |
Lexusgs430: Hehee... it's not o |
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Lexusgs430: 1:43am On Jun 09, 2022 |
Solumtoya: You're walking alone .......... Why do you think, banks like banks kuda and branch, are gaining popularity.......... |
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by kode12: 2:23am On Jun 09, 2022 |
Lexusgs430: Nigerian banks and bankers are criminals. Can you imagine i received a text today that they've automatically renewed my ATM card, a physical card that expired since 2019, and I should call them to cancel if i don't want it. A bank that you can't reach even if you're standing in front of a teller. Mad people 1 Like |
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Lexusgs430: 2:36am On Jun 09, 2022 |
kode12: The problem is a toothless regulator, that is equally corrupt, culpable & complicit, in all the shenanigans happening under their watch ............ |
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Romoller: 7:20am On Jun 09, 2022 |
Hi, Has anyone able to get sponsorships in any care home in any part of Yorkshire after studies? Most people I know that got it are not even living in Yorkshire 1 Like |
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by opeyy(f): 7:51am On Jun 09, 2022 |
GOSPEL...PREACH!!! LondonDating: |
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by BorisJohnson(f): 7:58am On Jun 09, 2022 |
kode12: Don’t blame the banks for your refusal (or inability) to read the Terms & Conditions (small prints). The banks always, always give an option to opt out of auto-renew. It is grossly unfair to write the bolded. 4 Likes |
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Lexusgs430: 8:09am On Jun 09, 2022 |
BorisJohnson: Why are Nigerian banks still charging for SMS, bank transfers & ATM withdrawals etc etc......... Nigerian banks are criminals in blue coats.......... 6 Likes |
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by davide470(m): 8:31am On Jun 09, 2022 |
Lexusgs430:Opened a French account as I was there for some time. French banks charge you for instant transfer (normal transfer takes 24 - 48h), €45/year for card maintenance, €7/quarter for account maintenance or so etc.. and it doesn't matter if you don't have funds in your account. They will throw it into debit Nigerian banks are trying, please. 6 Likes |
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Lexusgs430: 9:02am On Jun 09, 2022 |
davide470: Let's talk about UK banks ......... 1 Like |
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by specialenvoy: 9:16am On Jun 09, 2022 |
Please has anyone been able to book practical driving tests recently? the dates am seeing around Yorkshire and Manchester are far into November. Is this the norm? |
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by specialenvoy: 9:23am On Jun 09, 2022 |
Is renewal fast here in the UK? I have heard of people getting delayed in London and I don't want the renewal to affect my trip in August seunoj: |
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by wonlasewonimi: 10:35am On Jun 09, 2022 |
davide470: Let me tell you France is like 20 years backward. God hellp ifyou need to transfer large amount of money. They will call you to know why and then remind you that you have direct debits coming up. |
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by seunoj: 10:54am On Jun 09, 2022 |
specialenvoy: Na racket bro. They will tell u to book on the system. Available space maybe another 2-3 months. That’s y I said apply early so u have enough time to wait for appointment date. If u get money and u need express, naija is faster u fit pay like 100-150k. |
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by mizGene(f): 11:32am On Jun 09, 2022 |
specialenvoy:I travelled with an already expired passport 2 months back. I just made sure to get a new one before coming back in. 1 Like |
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by kode12: 2:12pm On Jun 09, 2022 |
BorisJohnson: You want to auto-renew a card that expired 3yrs ago, without a request from the user? For an account that has another card in use? Small print my ass. 2 Likes |
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by donald197: 3:01pm On Jun 09, 2022 |
Hi elders, I heard I can travel to Dublin with train from Belfast and I don't need tourist visa to Ireland from UK. How true it? |
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by DeeOneBangin: 5:08pm On Jun 09, 2022 |
specialenvoy: There is a scope to it and it’s what I did. Book any available date you see on the dvla website and download an app called “testi”. You pay a one time in-app fee of like £10, can't rem the exact figure. Any time there is a cancellation, it notifies you and you pick the date. Even if you fail your test, it will still be active until you pass. My first booking was Oct 31st, now my test is in July. If I want to do a test tomorrow or anytime before my chosen date in July, I can because there are always cancellations. I chose July because that's when I feel I will be ready Thanks to Testi 24 Likes 14 Shares |
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by TheGuyFromHR: 6:36pm On Jun 09, 2022 |
donald197: If you have a Nigerian passport, you need a visa to visit the Republic of Ireland. 1 Like |
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Viruses: 7:08pm On Jun 09, 2022 |
kode12:The fact that both the elite and plebs make deliberate effort to boost credit score should be enough evidence that they are determinants for somethings. You might not be able to get contracts like phone/sim contract with poor credit score. Many landlords won't rent to you if your credit score is low even when you have plenty money. Mortgage and car loan interests are lower with good credit score. |
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by hustla(m): 8:15pm On Jun 09, 2022 |
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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by penurypredator(m): 8:27pm On Jun 09, 2022 |
Good evening house, just need clarity on an issue. So basically, I’m in the process of changing apartments and I did go for a viewing. They took my details and Missus’ own and ask about our pay and stuff. Fast forward to earlier this week, they asked for ID’s and proof of address and details of employer & landlord details. My current landlord I think he replied to their email and same as my COO at work. Afterwards they asked for employment contract and last 3 months payslip and I sent that as well. Got another email hours back saying they needed to see last 3 months account statement showing salary being paid. Had to drop a mail for my bank asking if they can send that to my address because Monzo allows me to either generate for June or all time statement. Told Missus about it and she’s not a fan of being pushed around that much and she told me these requests are really off. I felt that way too because my current apartment, all I had to do was show proof of residency and that was it. These new guys have ran credit checks and asked for literally everything. It’s not like I’m applying for a mortgage or something. Has anyone moved apartments recently and is this like the new normal? Because I can’t seem to recollect people on student visa being asked for this amount of documentation. Ps; I’m sorry this is one hell of a long read |
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Ray7878: 8:54pm On Jun 09, 2022 |
penurypredator: You are quite lucky that your current landlord didn’t asked for the exact things that this new agents are asking for. The last time I rent a property this was the norm. They would usually asked for a month’s deposit and a months rent. Your statement of account with the payslips showing the exact monies going into the account etc Work contract to make sure you would be able to afford to pay for the property. Unless things have changed over the last years or so, but that’s the standard requirements. |
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by umarwy(m): 9:11pm On Jun 09, 2022 |
Firefunmi2014: Can she work in HR?? Send dm 3 Likes |
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by TheGuyFromHR: 9:48pm On Jun 09, 2022 |
penurypredator: Unfortunately, yes it is, in England at least. Regarding renting, it is a landlord's market now, and the hurdles to jump through are legion. There are more renters than available properties so landlords can afford to pick and choose. Play ball, choices are limited. |
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by SamReinvented: 9:57pm On Jun 09, 2022 |
lightnlife: Omo, na wayo be this. UBA doesn’t charge me any fees, and the FX rates I get is always very close to what’s on Google. PS: I have only used bank ATMs, as those street ATMs carry additional fees and sometime terrible exchange rate. However, it’s always best to just use your card more for purchase and less for cash withdrawals, especially for this kinda wayo bank. 1 Like |
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by SamReinvented: 10:02pm On Jun 09, 2022 |
lightnlife: Ah. Not really sure. 3 network is perfect in my area, so I didn’t have to worry. |
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by humblemoi: 10:23pm On Jun 09, 2022 |
BorisJohnson: Actually the banks are in the wrong. I have written to two of my banks quoting CBN's guideline about issuance of cards without prior written consents and both banks refunded me the charges and destroyed the cards and I am saying this was in 2021. Please refer to the CBN Guidelines for Card Issuance and Usage in Nigeria Section 47 (3) of the Central Bank of Nigeria Act 2007 (as amended) sub-section 3.16 “Unsolicited cards should not be issued. Where an unsolicited card is issued and activated without the written consent of the recipient and the latter is billed for the same, or fraudulent activity occurs, the card issuer shall not only reverse the charges forthwith, but also pay a penalty, without objection to the recipient, amounting to twice the value of the charges reversed.” 15 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by ybahrbz91: 12:17am On Jun 10, 2022 |
3 ntwk was also poor for me when I got the contract. I canceled the 3rd day. I am still on Lebara £25 unlimited monthly. The money is paining me but the only solace I have in this Lonely country is having a good unlimited ntwk provider. If I see a good alternative contract SIM, I go jump on am sha but my advise is you cancel the 3 contract within the 14days window period lightnlife: 3 Likes |
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by domin8(f): 12:17am On Jun 10, 2022 |
rexericx: Thank you so much. I got a notification for Avios points . Hope you have received yours too and rocking your card. Setup a Direct debit so you don't miss any repayments. For anyone still interested, You can use my link http://amex.co.uk/refer/nnAnnW9hPF?XL=MNMNS when applying and we both get bonus avios points. Thanks in advance!. 1 Like |
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by seunoj: 2:14am On Jun 10, 2022 |
mizGene: How much did u pay to get it and how long? |
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