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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Business
Zoe Wood

Barclays closed my account but where’s the cash?

Barclays bank branch
For one Barclays customer living in Greece, the bank closed his account and his money disappeared with it. Photograph: Andy Rain/EPA

I have had a Barclays Bank account for nearly 40 years and retained it when I moved to Greece. When, following Brexit, Barclays decided to close accounts for non-UK residents, I was unhappy but accepted it was their decision to make.

However, they have closed my account and, weeks later, no one can tell me what has happened to my money or when it will arrive. My account contained nearly €6,000 (£5,070).

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