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@Jordan ****
Vietnam use the gold shops, they all exchange
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@Pete ******
correct as random checks, but more frequent than ever participant for travellers returning from a short break in another country
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@Wayne *****
and why not!!! not every guy wants a relationship with an Asian, different culture and often language barriers making life so more difficult. They don't even have the same sense of humour and love those awful soaps on TV haha
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Unfortunately as a mother I understand your concern but this is happening alot and yes they have tourist visa but are not tourist. Many are staying here long term and have insufficient funds. lack health insurance etc and some trying to work, the reason for the 'grilling'
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@Max ************
many people choose not to use them, i prefer to use cash as give myself an allowance every Friday and watch it drop. When finished I stay home! Scan is great but no control!!
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They have new promotions constantly rolling so probably you struck lucky. Some banks as you mention have put limits on transfers and some stop use of apps if over 70. Apparently many people in that age group are vulnerable to scams, especially locals so sadly a new regulation
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Carehome near me was successful with using it on Monday?
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@Brian *******
OK thanks for the heads up, lets hope it's more user friendly than one of the other banks!!
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@Brian *******
OH SCB certainly did not have face recognition set up last month, one had to phone the call centre, answer security questions to increase limit