mad_manx

It's £54 for a prepayment certificate for 12 months . Anyone can apply for one.

It's not only that. Amex are much more customer focused than other cards in my experience . So some retailers are a bit worried about people asking for a chargeback if goods not upto standard etc

You can apply online to the UK and they will deliver to an IOM address. https://www.gov.uk/renew-adult-passport/renew Choose the renew online option.. I don't know why people even bother applying to the IOM !!! The UK issued British passport is also less likely to create travel issues. I have posted about this in another thread on the general chat section https://www.manxforums.com/topic/65803-iom-passport-question/?do=findComment&comment=1783444

My hay-fever medication is cheaper if I buy the generic version. Can get a years supply for under a tenner.

I always select United Kingdom even though I have an Isle of Man variant British passport . The timatic system that most airline check in agents use do not have Isle of Man listed . Have not had any issues yet for travel at airports. ( have been to 50 odd countries) What I have had an issue is when I have tried to apply for e-visa . Some countries reject your application if you apply with an Isle of man variant . While the Isle of man variant looks different it still scans as a proper British passport.

There are advantages as well. Those in the UK have to pay an extra £2.99 a month if they want to stop seeing ads on prime video even with a prime video subscription . While they sent an email to me about this new change , I have not seen any ads yet . I suspect this may be because we are in the IOM

The supplementary Amex doesn't mean anything. The account is still in your name .. She will be treated like any other Island resident applying for an Amex. I.e likely to be declined..

Let us know how you get on..

Can apply online to the UK and get it from the UK . These days you don't even need a UK address and the UK passport authority (HMPO) will send it to your IOM address . The entire process is online if it's a renewal. The older process of someone verifying your identity on the paper application ( if needed ) is also online .. You give their details and they get an email.. https://www.gov.uk/renew-adult-passport/renew In the section where it asks Whether you live in the UK select Yes Also for the passport photo you can get it done at a studio and get a digital photo with a code ( Morrison photo in douglas know what to do ) You can enter the code given by the studio in the online application. This links your photo with the online application. I know many people who have done this recently. Some countries create issues with IOM issued British passports when you apply for e visa etc . So easier to have a British passport issued from the UK..

I have a few for miles/ points but I pay them off in full every month Provided you time it right your money can sit in the bank longer and earn interest for over a month . You mentioned about car hire where credit cards are better.. Another area is hotels as some put a hold on the card. This can take a week or even longer to be released. Most of my cards do not have fees anyway and they don't charge an interest as long as you pay off in full

Also by those who want to increase protein intake with zero fat like body builders. Friend of mine used to throw away the egg yolks but now uses this .. it's supposed to reduce food waste.. I've eaten an omelette made with this and it didn't taste that great .. I suppose you can add a yolk or two for flavour by mixing with real eggs ..

So why is the other chap employed and on the Manxcare payroll ?

Will agree with you on that bit.. I try to spend as less time in Tesco as possible. Usually in and out in around 20 minutes maximum.

Agree...Looks like there are people who would be happy to go to Tesco multiple times a week .. I am happy with my weekly shops..😀

https://www.manxradio.com/news/isle-of-man-news/medical-director-being-paid-by-manx-care-while-working-in-liverpool/ So why do we have an interim medical director and a medical director at the same time ? Both seem to be getting paid !!!