RetireJapan

Hello everyone, Just a quick thank you to those who have contributed to this thread. I've applied for a callback from the DWP, and emailed a screenshot of the confirmation as evidence. I was considering giving them a call, but then realised that Skype has been discontinued by Microsoft, so I have no...

Is this Skipton offshore building society account? I tried to open a savings account when I was back in the UK and all them wanted me to be a resident. My understanding is that Skipton International is a subsidiary of Skipton Building Society that operates in the offshore banking market (they're ba...

I imagine your Skipton bond rates will be competitive against any other options for risk free returns. It isn't easy these days to open new UK accounts as you likely know. Even if you have a legacy account (as I do with Nationwide) they will not allow you to open new accounts generally (Lloyds woul...

I have sterling in both UK fixed rate bonds (mostly maturity of 2 years) with Lloyds, several of which mature this year. Rates between 4 to 5.55% Just checked and current rates are 4% for a one year fix and 3.85% for two. 5.55% is great! I was pretty happy to secure 18 months at 5.25% with Skipton ...

Thank you for replies, and for the warm welcome! In your shoes, I would declare for 2024 in the upcoming tax window (mid Feb to mid March), doing the yen conversion on the actual day the interest entered your account. In the case of my HSBC savings account, the interest is paid monthly. Does that me...

Hello everyone, I have a bulk of my UK savings in an HSBC "Online Bonus Saver" account. However, in July 2023 I transferred a sizeable amount to a Skipton International fixed rate bond (18 months) which matured earlier this month. Skipton International have similar 1 and 2-year fixed rate ...

Hello everyone, Fantastic community here - I'm really delighted to have found Ben's YT channel, and this forum! I've been fortunate enough to have lived in Japan since August 2003.I have savings in an HSBC (UK) savings account that I really only ever touch when visiting relatives with my family, to ...