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Warbies

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Member since 13 September 2011

Birmingham

Warbies

14 September 2011 12:41:24

Warbies

14 September 2011 12:41:24

Birmingham

Hi
My new employer is paying me in pounds is that normal? if so how do i spend it over in ksa or transfer it as cheaply as possible back to the uk

thanks

SaudiUK

Serial expat

Member since 17 March 2010

Riyadh

SaudiUK

14 September 2011 16:34:08

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SaudiUK

14 September 2011 16:34:08

544

Riyadh

Your best option is open accounts with SABB. Which is HSBC in the UK.

You can have a sterling account for your pay and sending money back to UK. (The process is easy and can be done online)

The other account will be a Saudi Riyal account for your expenses.
The bank will convert some sterling to Saudi Riyals.

The expats in my place of employment get paid in Saudi Riyals. Not sure if getting paid in sterling is common.

Warbies

Member

Member since 13 September 2011

Birmingham

Warbies

14 September 2011 19:18:24

Warbies

14 September 2011 19:18:24

Birmingham

thanks for your reply will communicate nearer to when i move over regarding this issue

keep in touch
regards

yazeed1

17 September 2011 09:27:19

yazeed1

17 September 2011 09:27:19

This is uncommon you should be paid in the currency of the country you're living in. but as what has been said you can always have them transfer your salary directly to your account back in your country and you will get it in your own currency if that's what you want

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