This section has information about managing UK bank accounts remotely or using other online payment systems.
banking
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UK Christian banks
Here
is a list of Christian banking services in the UK:
www.kingdombank.co.uk
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Foreign exchange
Currency Conversion
For a web-based currency converter try one of the following:- The Universal Currency Converter www.xe.net/ucc
- FX Converter www.oanda.com/converter/classic
- Travelex Currency Converter www.travelex.co.uk/personal/converter.asp
- X-Rates.com www.x-rates.com
Taking Money Abroad
For guidance on taking/spending money abroad in some countries, take a look at the following:Ordering Currency
To order commission free foreign currency and have it delivered to your door before leaving the UK, see www.travelex.co.ukDebit/Credit Card
One of the best and cheapest ways of withdrawing money abroad is to use your debit or credit card. This incurs a commission charge (foreign exchange loading fee), usually around 2.75%. Some cards don't have this fee, like the Nationwide Flexaccount visa debit card.Back to top
UK internet banking
Banks online
For a guide to which banks and building societies provide online facilities, see www.uknetguide.co.uk/Finance/Banks_and_BankingAccount aggregation
If you have several accounts and want to use one programme/interface to access them all, try the following services:www.accountunity.com
www.citibank.com (my citi)
www.egg.com (Egg Money Manager)
Choosing a bank
For impartial advice about setting up or switching a current account, see www.switchwithwhich.co.ukBack to top
Online payment options
The following services allow you send and receive money via the Internet:
https://www.paypal.comSystems that allow you to transfer money using your mobile phone:
www.phonepaid.com