Think how much easier the transition will be if you arrive with a bank account that is designed around your needs.

While you may be happy with your local bank, the fact is, it is just that: local. On the other hand, a UK-only bank will service your needs when you are in the UK, but what about beyond that?

The solution is a bank that sees no borders. One that operates almost anywhere, and can help with offshore requirements so you can maximise tax benefits.

In short, you need a service that takes an all-round view of your requirements and not an organisation that treats banking, investment and tax planning as separate things.

That is what we aim to provide at Barclays Wealth International. While the key component of what we offer is an international bank account, we also provide access to savings, investment management, wills and estate planning services.

So if you are moving to the UK, why not contact us and see how we can help?

Our fast application process means it is even possible to open your account before you arrive.

Apply for a Barclays Wealth International bank account before you move to the UK.

You can also call us on +44 (0)141 352 3986^†, or use our call back service:

UK tax status

To be considered as having a resident non-domiciled UK tax status, you may need to prove that you do not intend to stay in the UK indefinitely. However, ultimately it will be the tax authorities who will have the final say on your resident non-domiciled tax status rather than you.

To help with your taxes, we can introduce you to leading financial services firm, Ernst & Young. They have the full range of expertise required to meet your individual tax needs. We can then work with them to ensure you get the most benefit from your tax situation in your bank account and financial planning.

International banking facility

For maximum flexibility, we offer an international bank account with a range of features - all of which can be accessed either face to face, at a branch, by telephone or over the internet.

Your accounts can be located onshore or offshore. We also offer you the choice of having an account denominated in sterling, euros or US dollars. Our international bank branches are in 11 locations around the world. These include: London's Knightsbridge, the Isle of Man, Jersey, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Cyprus, Dubai, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa and Switzerland.

Making international bank transfers with your accounts will be one of your key needs and is a standard service we offer. You can do this at a reduced tariff if you use the online facility although there is a maximum of £50,000 or local currency equivalent daily transaction allowed.

British banking security

Barclays Wealth International is set up to serve the needs of the internationally wealthy, and we can trace our history right back to the late 17th century, when Barclays Bank was formed.

As a member of the Barclays Group, one of the longest established British banks, you will have the security of being part of one of the largest banking corporations in the world when you bank with us. As well as being established around the world, Barclays is engaged in a wide range of activities including investment banking.

This means you have the security of a well-established name as well as the British bank deposit protection scheme, known as the Financial Services Compensation Scheme, which protects UK deposits fully up to £50,000 when you choose to bank with us.

International bank account

Our international bank account service is structured to cover a wide range of users - from students to the high net worth. But whoever you are, you benefit from account facilities that can meet your needs wherever you are.

Our premium banking solution service is iBank Plus, which offers a host of added-value facilities such as a dedicated medical helpline. Suitable for most customers is the iBank account. This requires you to deposit £5,000 (or local currency equivalent) with us or a minimum income of £24,000.

Meanwhile international students who are studying in the UK can apply for iBank Student. This is a low-cost account with entry requirements of £1,000 (or currency equivalent) minimum opening balance, and acceptance into a recognised institution in the UK for at least nine months, full or part time.

We also provide a savings solution paying an attractive level of interest - the fee-free iBank Saver.

We also cater for those who want a more personal service provided by a Relationship Manager - a personal bank executive dedicated to serving your banking needs. This fee-free personal, tailored solution is designed to help clients maximise their wealth. A dedicated Relationship Manager will take the time to get to know you, in order to understand your circumstances and help you achieve your financial aspirations.

The Relationship Manager service is available to clients with balances of £50,000 or more (or currency equivalent) to place with Barclays Wealth International, or for clients who have come to live in or are moving to the UK, an annual individual gross income of £100,000 or more to mandate to a Barclays Wealth International account.

Apply for a Barclays Wealth International bank account before you move to the UK.

You can also call us on +44 (0)141 352 3986^†, or use our call back service: