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Your weekly report from LWN

Posted Nov 14, 2002 11:57 UTC (Thu) by gerard (guest, #1478)
In reply to: Your weekly report from LWN by xoddam
Parent article: Your weekly report from LWN

"In the UK for some astonishing reason you need proof of address "

Most all (even the USA) require proof of identity & address to open/operate bank accounts. Tis prevent money laundering.

"New US/UK-style debit cards work perfectly anywhere a credit card would"

Not true, Many debit cards are only be used in Country of Origin, also many are for "ATM Use only".

Until last year, many UK "Swith/Solo" cards were UK & ATM only.

Gerard


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