Using Credit/debit Card Abroad

[sigma]

If I have a UK issued debit/credit card and move abroad to live can I keep my UK card accounts active and still use them.

[sunny-dave]

Most card issuers will insist that you have a UK address that you can use for billing - I have a feeling that it might be part of the 'stop money-laundering' procedures.

[pretty_snowdrop]

It depends. You can live abroad and keep your existing UK bank account, but banks are uneasy about it. It depends on the individual bank and what value you are to them. If you are a fantastic customer they may let you do it, if not, they will ask you to close your accounts. If it doubt, give the bank a correspondence address in the UK.

[Sqad]

Yes......I have a UK bank account and two of their UK credit cards.
Mrs Sqad has a different UK bank account and also two credit cards.

Both banks know our overseas address.