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Help with paying my bills

Posted: Thu Feb 27, 2020 10:01am
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Hi I have an apartment in torrevieja but live in England the water and electricity has been cut off due to my tenants moving out and not paying the bills I intend to come over in April or May can I get the water and electricity turned back on I would appreciate some help regards Stuart. 

Posted: Thu Feb 27, 2020 9:34pm

Lorraine21

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Posted: Thu Feb 27, 2020 9:34pm

Hi Stuart

It would be best to have a Spanish account and have direct debits for your bills. 

If you have a Spanish account go into your electric supplier and water with a bill and your account number for your bank account. 

Thanks Lorraine

Posted: Thu Jun 11, 2020 10:06am

stuart 265

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Posted: Thu Jun 11, 2020 10:06am

Lorraine21 wrote on Thu Feb 27, 2020 9:34pm:

Hi Stuart

It would be best to have a Spanish account and have direct debits for your bills. 

 

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If you have a Spanish account go into your electric supplier and water with a bill and your account number for your bank account. 

Thanks Lorraine

Hi Lorraine I have an account with la caixa bank but they won't let me deposit money until i give them a KYC, whot even that is thay return the money back to my account in the UK Regards Stuart. 

Posted: Thu Jun 11, 2020 12:23pm

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Posted: Thu Jun 11, 2020 12:23pm

Hi Stuart

 KYC is a banking term for Know Your Customer. A couple of years ago I had a request from my bank to present myself in person with my passport. Until you visit the bank, with your passport they will not accept deposits into your account. It’s all part and parcel of the banks due diligence. 

Posted: Thu Jun 11, 2020 12:30pm

Cookep1

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Posted: Thu Jun 11, 2020 12:30pm

Hi Stuart.  A little bit of bad news here. As I understand it debt relating to a property, such as unpaid electricity & water charges, is attached to the property and not the person. You may therefore find you have to settle the outstanding debt before reconnection. 

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