Benediktejike:


Use wema atm card

mrpudikin:


No sir this is not entirely true.
Agencies(especially licensed agents) usually are given tickets directly by the airline at a lower price the customer would get himself and in order to gain customers the agents may sell sometimes at lower price than the airline itself. For example those that got BA tickets here at a low price than usual.
And yes its true most of what we leave to agents we can do ourselves. But not everyone believes that and thats how it is.

Hope you get what im tryin to say please

mimilyrics:
Monzo: https://monzo.com/i/current-account
Starling: https://www.starlingbank.com/
You open your account from your phone and have your debit card delivered to your address. You can use your BRP, passport or DL when opening. Payment into the account will be via bank transfers or the post office since they don't have brick and mortar outlets. Debit cards arrive in 2-5 working days.

Nattiejt:
Thanks for this.... pls can one open this account while still in Nigeria or I need to get to UK first? Also how will I be able to transfer from my Nigerin account to this new one?

Laura123:


Thanks a million mimilyrics, but will this allow me use money from my naira account in the UK?

justwise:


I'm not sure i get what you are trying to say there.

Santa2:
Great job!

Personally I feel you would be best served by developing your technical skills before Jan (if you dont have that already), you can develop these skill by taking courses online from udemy, Coursera,edux YouTube etc. Create a profile on GitHub and take on projects. Practise! Practise!! Practise!!!. You will be better served with your ability to solve problems, solutions you can create than the degree you will earn. Combine these two and you should be able to stand out better.

Also learn python..it will help

mimilyrics:
You need to get to the UK to open it because you'll need a UK number and address for the application.

You can use transfer wise to transfer to your UK account from your NGN account but you'll have to use a VPN service to enable select Nigeria as your location if not the default location will be the UK based on your IP.
If you've got a dorm account, you should be able to do online transfers for your NGN account but this may be subject to your bank's restrictions.

You can also transfer using a Nigerian BDC. You give the person Naira while the person transfers £ to your UK account. I think Omopapa and Mamatukwas also sell Forex.

mimilyrics:
You need to get to the UK to open it because you'll need a UK number and address for the application.

You can use transfer wise to transfer to your UK account from your NGN account but you'll have to use a VPN service to enable select Nigeria as your location if not the default location will be the UK based on your IP.
If you've got a dorm account, you should be able to do online transfers for your NGN account but this may be subject to your bank's restrictions.

You can also transfer using a Nigerian BDC. You give the person Naira while the person transfers £ to your UK account. I think Omopapa and Mamatukwas also sell Forex.

BoleAndFish:
Good day guys. I'm applying for masters degree in Information Systems and Management in the UK. Pls someone should help me with a guide on how to write letter of intent. The necessary content and things I shouldn't include in the letter of intent.

Nattiejt:
Thanks mimi but I don't understand a thing.....

inphoenix:


Don't be frustrated please, if UKVI sent a not straight forward mail, it means it'll take a few days longer than the 15 day target. Stay positive and take the time to start packing your dried fish, spices and co All will be well!

mimilyrics:
I will try to break it down as much as I can.

Transfer wise is an app that you can use to transfer money across different countries. If you don't download a VPN app / service (VPN - Virtual Private Network - allows you to use IPs that mask your location and shows IPs from other countries making it seem like you're in a different country), the Transfer Wise app will automatically select your location as UK (for example) and you'll only be able to transfer from the UK to other countries and not the other way round because of your IP address.

Dorm account is your $£€ account in Nigeria. You can usually transfer to foreign accounts via online banking or by sending an instruction to your bank or account manager to do this. This will be subject to any restrictions that your bank has in place.

BDC is Bureau De Change aka black market sometimes. They usually take your Naira while they transfer the £ equivalent to your UK account.

But if the above still seem complicated, just carry cash on you and open an online account that you can pay your money into as soon as you arrive and sort your phone number and address. You can always open account(s) with a brick and mortar bank after you get your BRP and are settled.

cdaniel:
I did mine on 26th August, got the non straightforward email on 10th September, no other mail for 2nd interview, my schl resumed on 7th September and if by 25th September I don't complete matriculation, i may loose the offer. This wait is quite frustrating and am feeling sick already
..

Gbp2020:
Visa approved!!

Biometric and interview 27th August
Decision mail 18th September
Received a call from DHL 21st September that I have a package..
Special thanks to everyone on this platform, I remembered when I came on here asking questions on how to get UK admission with third class. Even some people were arguing on here that management courses are just wasting of time, cheap/cockroach degree, one year holiday in the UK.all I have to say is thank you for the advice..
I really appreciate your effort @Lagosismyhome @hosey @skymoore and the olori ebi @justwise I pray may the almighty God answer your silent prayers
Thank you so much

Cigbojugha:


I don't have wema card o.

I hope I could get alternative. Thanks for the response

mimilyrics:
I will try to break it down as much as I can. I hope it helps.

You can only open Monzo and Starling accounts once you're in the UK because you'll need a UK phone number and address.

Transfer wise is an app that you can use to transfer money across different countries. If you don't download a VPN app / service (VPN - Virtual Private Network - allows you to use IPs that mask your location and shows IPs from other countries making it seem like you're in a different country), the Transfer Wise app will automatically select your location as UK (for example) and you'll only be able to transfer from the UK to other countries and not the other way round because of your IP address.

Dorm account is your $£€ account in Nigeria. You can usually transfer to foreign accounts via online banking or by sending an instruction to your bank or account manager to do this. This will be subject to any restrictions that your bank has in place.

BDC is Bureau De Change aka black market sometimes. They usually take your Naira while they transfer the £ equivalent to your UK account.

But if the above still seem complicated, just carry cash on you and open an online account that you can pay your money into as soon as you arrive and sort your phone number and address. You can always open account(s) with a brick and mortar bank after you get your BRP and are settled.

Yimi4real:
Arrived safely in Newcastle this morning.
BA booking was to Newcastle but of course, landed in London first before we proceeded with a local plane. For those having connecting flights, please ensure you have at least 3 hours in between your flights when booking that would give ample time for any delay. BA left an hour later than scheduled plus you need time at London airport for immigration and checking in. Border was a breeze, they only asked “where are you going and what course?”

If traveling with kids on BA, ensure you pack something for the kids to eat on board Incase they don’t want the food served. I didn’t like it too but thankfully we had a back up.

Was welcomed by family with a sumptuous poundo and Edikaikong before sleeping for hours after a very hectic weekend.

Thank you all for the support I received here, and to those still processing, wishing you all the best, we look forward to welcoming you HOME.

cdaniel:
I did mine on 26th August, got the non straightforward email on 10th September, no other mail for 2nd interview, my schl resumed on 7th September and if by 25th September I don't complete matriculation, i may loose the offer. This wait is quite frustrating and am feeling sick already
..

cdaniel:
I did mine on 26th August, got the non straightforward email on 10th September, no other mail for 2nd interview, my schl resumed on 7th September and if by 25th September I don't complete matriculation, i may loose the offer. This wait is quite frustrating and am feeling sick already
..

TheGuyFromHR:
I use a VPN when buying Lagos to London tickets and change my location from Nigeria to the UK.

Previously you usually get lower prices when you buy your tickets from the UK as opposed to buying from Nigeria, except that you have to pay with your card, which is no longer feasible with Nigerian cards.

In any case, prices on BA's website for 2nd week of October are down to tolerable levels ($410 for a one-way ticket to Manchester/Aberdeen, about 160k), and I just bought earlier today.

Eromo10:
Visa approved!

Biometric date: 28th Aug
Transferred to VAC: 21st Sept
Received by VAC: 22nd Sept
Collection mail: 22nd Sept
Picked up: 22nd Sept

A closer look at the letter accompanying the passport indicates a decision had been made on the 16th of Sept.

Good luck and God’s speed to others awaiting.

Cheers!

Arhmiee:


Congrats

justwise:
Part 4 is here please continue posting your questions/inquires here,

See part 3 here for references https://www.nairaland.com/2575449/uk-student-visa-tier-4

Documents needed for tier 4 visa application

1. CAS

2. Documents listed in your CAS

3. TB test result

4. School fees + maintenance money

(a) £1,265 per month for living costs if you are studying in inner London for the majority of your study (more than 50% of your study time)

(b) £1,015 per month for living costs if you are studying in outer London or anywhere else in the UK, for the majority of your study (more than 50% of your study time)

The money should be kept in your account for 28days weekends included (school fees + maintenance money) ending no more than
31 days before your application.


5. Add your birth certificate if using parents bank statement.

Only your father/mother or legal guidance can sponsor you

For more update info visit this website https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/623341/T4_Migrant_Guidance_29_June_2017.pdf

Arhmiee:


Pls can you recommend a VPN one can install?
I use windscribe but when I search, it's still same price as when the VPN is off.