I know this is not an "internet" question, but figured you guys could help....This is where the smart people hang out.....LOL
I am an American, but I live in Northern Ireland. I was a school teacher in Tennessee, and the school board has finally sent me my check for last year's salary.....My question is this.....
I am not allowed to open a bank account yet, because you have to live here for a certain period of time, before they allow you to open one.
The check is for almost $32,000......
How am I going to get this money? Who will cash a check that large?
I am thinking of trying one of those check-cashing places, but they charge a fee......I am sure that it would be a hefty fee on a check that large.....They may not cash checks that large anyway.....
What should I do?
What type of I.D. will I need to show them? How long will it take for them to verify the check, or do they have to do that?
It is in US funds, will that be problem?
Thanks and all the best!
2006-10-08 06:27:33 · 2 answers · asked by michael b 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
You could deposit it in your US bank account ... and draw out funds as needed from ATM .... they will come out in the kind of currency of the ATM you use.
just a thought.
2006-10-08 14:38:59 · answer #1 · answered by Pichi 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Welcome to the UK. :)
My wife had the same problem when she moved here. We looked around, but only came up with the solution you mentioned... the cheque cashing businesses. All she was asked for was photo ID, so she used her passport. It took around 3-4 days for the money to be deposited in her account after that. They charged a fee of around 7%... if I remember correctly.
As for the amount... I dont know about that. My wifes cheque was only for £1500.
Sorry I cant be of more help.
2006-10-08 13:34:37 · answer #2 · answered by Goffik 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋