'Embarrassed to ask for my money'

A MADEIRAN man who lives and works in the island feels discriminated against after his bank would not let him take out his money without proving what it was for.

Ulises De Freitas, 25 (pictured), moved to the island almost six years ago and has been working for Channel Hotels ever since.

He tried to withdraw £2,000 from his account with the Royal Bank of Scotland International because he was going on holiday to visit his family in Madeira.

However, the bank refused to give him the cash unless he showed them his flight ticket.

A RBS International spokesman said the company was unable to provide any details relating to any specific customer, but it provided a statement about its general policy.

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