New here, looking for advice

BobbyB1909 Member

Member since 27 April 2021

BobbyB1909Member27 April 2021 19:29:14

Hello, I'm retired and live in the UK but looking to come to Barbados for a year when travel restrictions ease. I have a couple of questions I would appreciate some advice on:

What's the best way to transfer money from the UK whilst living in Barbados? Is there a bank that will link with a bank in the UK?

What is the best way to use a mobile in Barbados? Can I use a UK phone with a Barbados sim or is it better to buy a cheap phone and PAYG sim out there?

I will need a number of prescribed medications whilst in Barbados, does this work the same way as the UK? Do I just need to register with a local GP? Will I need to pay for prescriptions?

Thanks in advance

radtrudy Member

Member since 15 December 2020

radtrudyMember27 April 2021 20:49:50

I hope this information helps you in your quest to Join us in Barbados.

What's the best way to transfer money from the UK whilst living in Barbados? Is there a bank that will link with a bank in the UK?

Any Commercial Bank would be able to link with your bank. Check with your bank to see if they alreadyhave links with Banks in Barbados.

What is the best way to use a mobile in Barbados? Can I use a UK phone with a Barbados sim or is it better to buy a cheap phone and PAYG sim out there?

If you do have a unlocked international phone it is easy to get a sim and a plan that would work for your needs. You would know what is the best option for you in terms of a plan or PAYG. Also note that it is also cheaper to buy a unlocked cell in the UK

I will need a number of prescribed medications whilst in Barbados, does this work the same way as the UK? Do I just need to register with a local GP? Will I need to pay for prescriptions?

It is best to get a local recognise GP to work along with your GP it terms of prescribed medications. However you should have a 3 month supply until you can work those detail out. As far as I know if you are not a Barbadian you have to pay for your prescriptions.