chloe7:
fidelity has better rates than gtbank, so you can go with both cards i'm sure they'll be helpful, i'm sure euros too would have gone up just like dollars.

obeezydabs:
Hahaha. Thanks dear. All the $300 daily limit and money order problems made me do it. Cant shout.

modath:


Babe, thanks for adding to my trauma about chicago & secondary POE.. , will just feign a fainting spell if dem wahala too much!!!

If not for free board,occassional chauffeur, familiar faces & having locked down ticket & healthcare provider ages ago, I would have just made a U-turn to houston or phoenix!!

Na Psalm I go dey invoke on their heads..


@Happymum,
I have both GT & Fidelity cards & the GT card has been decommissioned since they've decided to price themselves out of the reach of the average Nigerian... Fidelity too is gradually getting on my nerves as well.

FBN should be ok, but I'm doing stanbic.

modath:


Babe, thanks for adding to my trauma about chicago & secondary POE.. , will just feign a fainting spell if dem wahala too much!!!

If not for free board,occassional chauffeur, familiar faces & having locked down ticket & healthcare provider ages ago, I would have just made a U-turn to houston or phoenix!!

Na Psalm I go dey invoke on their heads..


@Happymum,
I have both GT & Fidelity cards & the GT card has been decommissioned since they've decided to price themselves out of the reach of the average Nigerian... Fidelity too is gradually getting on my nerves as well.

FBN should be ok, but I'm doing stanbic.

Happymum:


Ok, do u think stanbic will be better than first bank? If yes,i don't mind going to open an account with them on Monday because right now I need d bank that offers the cheapest rate

Happymum:


Ok, do u think stanbic will be better than first bank? If yes,i don't mind going to open an account with them on Monday because right now I need d bank that offers the cheapest rate

modath:


Unless the restriction was issued today 3/6,then its that bank/branch cos I was in fidelity on monday(though did mine 2wks ago) & the cash officer was doing GBP transaction while I went for my PIN.

If that is the case then they need to expand the 300$ limit, to get 4k, you'd need to go to the atm 14 days straight!!!! haba.

chloe7:
access and diamond bank have the best rates for now o esp diamond bank, so i'll advice to open with them if you consider opening a new account.

modath:


Babe, thanks for adding to my trauma about chicago & secondary POE.. , will just feign a fainting spell if dem wahala too much!!!

If not for free board,occassional chauffeur, familiar faces & having locked down ticket & healthcare provider ages ago, I would have just made a U-turn to houston or phoenix!!

Na Psalm I go dey invoke on their heads..


@Happymum,
I have both GT & Fidelity cards & the GT card has been decommissioned since they've decided to price themselves out of the reach of the average Nigerian... Fidelity too is gradually getting on my nerves as well.

FBN should be ok, but I'm doing stanbic.

nefertitiram:


Moral of the story... hold your CASH strong! which CBP in his right senses will harass you with $15k? Please take cue from @obeezydabs look for cash in Nigeria even if it's to buy from black market, make it up to $10k plus. Declare it at POE, it's not a crime. It will favour you at POE and in paying ur bills, instead of this gobe I have found myself in.

akindolz:
For better rates (on PTA & cards), pls go for Fidelity, stanbic, Diamond n Access. These banks really tried.....They r pocket savers!

woaini:


Hi @ Shelly23 I intend to apply for the naija visa myself. 2 quick questions please
1. Did you use your Nigerian card to make visa fees payment, or did u use a us card if you have one or was it money order option you used?
2. I saw that both parents consent is required in writing, please what's the content of this letter (I mean a summary or format)?

dyout:
Please what is PTA? i thought it is BTA?

dyout:
Please what is PTA? i thought it is BTA?

akindolz:
For better rates (on PTA & cards), pls go for Fidelity, stanbic, Diamond n Access. These banks really tried.....They r pocket savers!

Hawttattoo:


Thank you Modath for this life saving information....I opened account with fidelity yesterday and today I'm smiling with my $4k PTA at 199.50..... I don't know where diamond,zenith and Uba in my state got their restriction from...

Toks07:

Congratulations. Pls what type of account did you open with them. How much do you need in the account to get a PTA?

shelly23:
I used a money order instead, much easier cos you'll have to register your card first and that process is just long.
I had 2 letters of consent, 1 from me and 1 from my husband, same content though. Just say I, xxxxxxx (you can include your passport details) am the mother of xxxxxx (include date of birth and passport details) and i'm taking her back home. Please assist in processing her visa. And for you husband I, xxxxxxx, father of xxxxxxx hereby give consent to my wife xxxxxx to bring our daughter home. Something like that sha. Unfortunately I don't have a copy of our own letter, i'd have shared with you.

shelly23:
Hello people, please does anyone in Lagos have a stroller (that can fitted to a Graco car seat) they're no longer using and won't mind selling (or dashing ).
I have to travel with my daughter and she's now too heavy for the baby carrier we normally travel with.
Please PM me if you have and are willing to part with it.

modath:

@hawttattoo,
You welcome sis, that's why we are here for one another...e dey sweet my belle when we give one another useful pointers..


@chloe7,
Still LMAO @ "shepe" for them, e dey pain person gan & they have zero remorse.

GT are very nice ,about 3yrs ago, I did tax refund @ heathrow but couldn't get cash & oyinbo said they'll credit my MC, I was even thinking owo ti wo gbo, only to receive alert a couple of weeks after that the equivalent of 240+ was credited while my account was debited for around 260 for the stuff I bought. ... I complained at the branch & was told rate fluctuates by sec/min/hr. I just weak & waka!!

deri20:
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Dear Modath, please how do I process tax refund at the airport?

I got PTA from FCMB @199.5

modath:


Its UK I know, I don't think US refunds taxes.

Anyone have an idea if US does?

woaini:


Thank you so much. I will use the money order option then I will use d overnight envelope

woaini:


Thank you so much. I will use the money order option then I will use d overnight envelope

woaini:

Thank you so much. I will use the money order option then I will use d overnight envelope

hadetola:
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Pls why do we need the consent form. I am interested. Is it going to be notarized

modath:


Its UK I know, I don't think US refunds taxes.

Anyone have an idea if US does?

FinanceFitness:
Yes, they do in some states. New york doesn't because they won't even VAT most purchases. But it is complicated unlike the UK. You can just google and you'll get the details for your area/ state.