International bank transfers

When transferring or sending money, there are two kinds of bank-to-bank transfer, normal, and swift. A normal transfer is supposed to take three to seven working days, whereas a swift electronic transfer should be completed in as little as two hours. It’s usually quicker and cheaper to transfer funds between branches of the same bank.

If you intend transferring a large amount of money, you should receive the commercial rate of exchange rather than the tourist rate.

We use specialist Brokers for these transactions, who offer a variety of services.

• No Commission
• Low Transfer Changes
• Commercial Exchange Rates
• Guaranteed Forward prices
• Courteous, simple and cost effective services
• Regular payments
• Overseas Mortgages
• Pension transfer

Ask about our new services for regular payments
where we can fix an exchange rate for up to 2 years, establish a direct debit with your UK bank and transfer your monthly payments abroad for no charge Please phone 01580 762927 for further information.

Financial services

Here at Scruples / Berrimans, we have a whole
financial department just waiting for your call.
Whatever your personal circumstances - Self-
Employed, Retired or mortgage free, feel free to call our no-obligation advice line. We are in the business to help you find the right financial solution to suit your individual needs.

If you speak to our financial services they will
give you FREE ADVICE on the various methods of
purchasing your Dream property.

• Releasing capital from your existing residential or investment property by re-mortgage or even second mortgage
• Obtaining a further Advance from your existing mortgage company
• Obtaining mortgages for properties abroad. For more information and free advice on how to buy your home abroad, please contact us on 01580 76292. or e-mail your inquire to scruplesestates@btinternet.com

It is advisable to arrange your finances before you
make your trip, then - when you find that dream
land location, or villa, you can make the decision to purchase with complete confidence and peace of mind.

Greek currency

As you are probably aware, the Greek unit of currency was the drachma until the euro took over in January 2002. The Greek economy is undergoing a period of growth after many years of recession. In general, enthusiasm for the euro is high. The euro is minted in coins to the value of, 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 cents. Banknotes are printed in
denominations of 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, and 500 euros.
 

Greek mortgage

We also offer Greek Mortgages, which are at very
competitive rates, please ask for details. When you are over their we arrange a time to go down and open a bank account, all that you required to have is your passport, and they can open your on line bank account. It takes no more than 10 minutes, and you will walk out with your bank book account number, they will send you your pin number.