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by Oxfordboy
Thu Dec 12, 2024 12:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Banc of Cyprus...sort code
Replies: 5
Views: 2869

Re: Banc of Cyprus...sort code

I stand to be corrected, but I believe sort codes are used by UK banks only. Internationally, the IBAN and/or SWIFT codes are all that is usually required.
by Oxfordboy
Fri Dec 06, 2024 12:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Paphos Post
Replies: 8
Views: 1725

Re: Paphos Post

I think you misunderstood the article, and it doesn't seem to be related to the transfer of existing UK pensions to a Cyprus bank The gov.uk website says: Who is likely to be affected Individuals who want to transfer part or all of their pension to a Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pension Schemes (Q...
by Oxfordboy
Wed Oct 16, 2024 5:14 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Revolut
Replies: 6
Views: 3049

Re: Revolut

I had a fraudulent transaction straight after a trip to Budapest, and Revolut's fraud department couldn't have been better or more helpful. Card was cancelled and a new one reordered within minutes of the transaction notification, and the transaction was reversed pending further investigation which ...
by Oxfordboy
Mon Jun 24, 2024 7:48 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Bottle caps, new EU directive
Replies: 8
Views: 1967

Re: Bottle caps, new EU directive

I helped with an Akamas beach cleanup once and the number of bottle caps washed up was unbelievable so I can understand the reasoning. I must be one of the few people who has no problem with them at all. I just hold the cap back with my thumb when drinking from the bottle, and it only needs a little...
by Oxfordboy
Fri Feb 02, 2024 10:06 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Coffee Machine Recommendation
Replies: 11
Views: 5092

Re: Coffee Machine Recommendation

MacManiac wrote: Thu Feb 01, 2024 10:47 am First cup of coffee. Outstanding and fast. Happy wife …
That's a relief :D :D :D
by Oxfordboy
Thu Jan 25, 2024 12:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Happy Birthhday Dominic
Replies: 14
Views: 3545

Re: Happy Birthhday Dominic

Aargent wrote: Wed Jan 24, 2024 10:22 am You, Me and Neil Diamond - can't be bad. Have a good one.
You can add me to the list too!
by Oxfordboy
Sat Jan 20, 2024 7:38 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Coffee Machine Recommendation
Replies: 11
Views: 5092

Re: Coffee Machine Recommendation

We have had this Bosch coffee machine for a few years now - seems to tick all your boxes and can recommend

https://www.cmcelectric.com/product/bos ... e-machine/
by Oxfordboy
Thu Apr 13, 2023 9:53 am
Forum: Technology
Topic: Anyone heard of MAXPHONE ?
Replies: 8
Views: 15989

Re: Anyone heard of MAXPHONE ?

You may want to check out the fact that it appears not to support 4g or 5g. That would be a show-stopper for me, but it really depends on your intended use. Disadvantages Incompatible 4G/5G Coverage One of the newest trends concerning top-speed networks is 5G and 4G comes right after. A 5G network p...
by Oxfordboy
Wed Dec 14, 2022 5:13 pm
Forum: Music
Topic: Christmas Music Quiz
Replies: 26
Views: 50956

Re: Christmas Music Quiz

7. Rage Against The Machine
9. 8
17. Just like the ones I used to know
by Oxfordboy
Thu Jul 21, 2022 7:37 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Paypal Scam
Replies: 8
Views: 6535

Re: Paypal Scam

The company I contract to conduct tests every now and again to see who falls for the phishing scams, and it's surprising that even in an IT company, some still do, although very few. The simple rule is, "If in doubt, don't". Same applies to text/WhatsApp/Viber messages.
by Oxfordboy
Mon Jul 18, 2022 3:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Paphos lawyers on indefinite strike
Replies: 4
Views: 6345

Re: Paphos lawyers on indefinite strike

Devil wrote: Mon Jul 18, 2022 10:57 am Life would be better without lawyers! They are parasitic and greedy.
That's a massively sweeping statement to make. No, they are not all parasitic and greedy. The few times I have needed a lawyer they were a pleasure to work with. Fast, efficient and I thought the fees were very reasonable.
by Oxfordboy
Mon Jun 27, 2022 12:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: UK tourists to pay Cyprus visa waiver fee
Replies: 20
Views: 16852

Re: UK tourists to pay Cyprus visa waiver fee

Just found out the cost will be £7 for 3 years, not the end of the World. Similar to the American ESTA and Canadian ETA systems then. I last went to the states before covid, and if I remember right, there wasnt a charge for ESTA on the USA official site? ESTA was $14 for 2 years but I believe it's ...
by Oxfordboy
Thu Jun 09, 2022 7:58 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Connection hassle no more: EU agrees single mobile charging port
Replies: 10
Views: 12675

Re: Connection hassle no more: EU agrees single mobile charging port

bromerzz wrote: Thu Jun 09, 2022 7:32 am the lightning connector being an example of something which is a much slicker design and can be inserted either way around, as opposed to the clumsierType C connectors which will have to incorporated in the future.
No, USB C connectors can be inserted either way round.
by Oxfordboy
Wed Apr 13, 2022 9:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Revolut
Replies: 19
Views: 16908

Re: Revolut

Just be aware that funds held in the client account Revolut holds money in is not covered by the FSCS up to £85k protection scheme. Revolut is not a bank so it’s regulated in a different way. It’s covered by a process called Safeguarding which is similar but recovery of your funds may be subject to...
by Oxfordboy
Wed Apr 13, 2022 6:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Revolut
Replies: 19
Views: 16908

Re: Revolut

Just be aware that funds held in the client account Revolut holds money in is not covered by the FSCS up to £85k protection scheme. Revolut is not a bank so it’s regulated in a different way. It’s covered by a process called Safeguarding which is similar but recovery of your funds may be subject to...
by Oxfordboy
Fri Mar 25, 2022 8:22 am
Forum: Puzzles and Quizzes
Topic: If you like Wordle...
Replies: 80
Views: 158904

Re: If you like Wordle...

memory man wrote: Thu Mar 24, 2022 12:43 pm Image
The objective is to NOT guess the word as many times as you can (i.e. the more wrong guesses the better). It's more challenging than it seems!
by Oxfordboy
Thu Mar 24, 2022 12:33 pm
Forum: Puzzles and Quizzes
Topic: If you like Wordle...
Replies: 80
Views: 158904

If you like Wordle...

by Oxfordboy
Sun Feb 13, 2022 9:25 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Protest against Covid vaccinations, restrictions from Paphos to Nicosia
Replies: 36
Views: 23085

Re: Protest against Covid vaccinations, restrictions from Paphos to Nicosia

As for masks it is now generally accepted that both the disposable and home made cloth masks being used by the vast majority, simply have no effect. One leading adviser in American stated that cloth masks are little more than face decorations. CDC in the US disagrees with you: https://www.cdc.gov/c...