Superannuation - or super - is Australia's version of the mandatory workplace pension, or auto-enrolment, that is coming to Ireland next year. Photograph: iStock
I am retired and have been trying to do a little financial hygiene. I have previously lived and worked in Australia for a time and have now cashed in my super.
The super company would not do an interbank transfer internationally and has sent me a cheque. The difficulty I face is that PTSB, where I conduct my regular banking, along with the credit union and An Post, have informed me that they do not process Australian dollar cheques.
Could you please advise on how I might get access to my money?
There are quite a large number of Irish living and working in Australia and similar difficulties may lie ahead for them.
Mr J.G.
Oh boy, this sounds
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