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Originally Posted by jackie edwards
we need to open a bank account while we are there. Also once the account is open we need to put enough money in to pay for our electricity/water/gas bills but we have no idea how we will arrange for the bills to be paid once we are back in England. I assume we will also need to pay some kind of community charge and would appreciate all the help we can get. Thank you so much
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Just go into any local bank with your new tax number (got from the local Tax office) and take your passport and a pen. Maybe take some money too?
You may want a YTL - £ linked account. There are other sorts- just ask.
I use Finansbank in Bodrum - tried HSBC but awful service.
Most banks have online banking like the UK.
Community charge (i guess you mean complex fees?) are usually paid to your Complex bank account monthly (if you are on a complex of course). There are many ways. You can set up direct debit monthly either from UK account or your new Turkish account. Or you can pay every 6 months in advance.
I found there are fees for doing inter-bank transfers unlike the UK.
Your Council tax is paid (twice yearly i think) at the Council tax office (funnily enuff) called Beliyde or something. (citation needed!)
Hope it helps a little. Others will clarify with superior knowledge.
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