London bank account

London based international banking services and accounts, with Barclays Wealth International

An international bank account in London gives you access to a range of financial services created in one of the world's major financial centres.

Our London bank branch is in Knightsbridge, in the heart of London's West End, and offers a range of bank accounts.

London is the best place for your banking requirements if you are likely to visit the UK regularly as it will be easier to speak with staff in Knightsbridge and have your queries dealt with quickly.

From face-to-face relationship banking to online account handling, we offer a range of services for those living and working in the UK as resident non-domiciled. If you have this tax status and want to protect and grow your wealth, we can offer an alternative to a London-based account to suit your needs. We do not offer tax advice but we can introduce you to our preferred tax-advice provider, leading international financial services firm Ernst & Young. We can then work with you and them to provide optimal bank account structures.

We have also developed the iBank Student solution for those of you coming to the UK to study. iBank Student offers a Visa Connect debit card, International Telephone and Online Banking, short- to medium-term savings accounts and a mortgage service at a low cost.

Our bank in London gives you access to specialised personal financial planning, handled by international bankers who are experienced in handling the needs of overseas clients resident in the UK. However, before deciding where to locate your account, we recommend that you take personal tax advice (from our preferred provider, Ernst & Young, if you do not already have a tax adviser) to ensure you have made the right decision.

Banking in London also means that your deposits are covered by the UK Financial Services Compensation Scheme, which provides full reimbursement up to £50,000. Also, should any dispute arise that you cannot resolve with Barclays, you have full recourse to the UK Financial Ombudsman Service.

For the security and services of a London-based international bank account, apply now to open a bank account with Barclays Wealth international. And for a limited time, when you open your new account, you’ll be given the opportunity to earn a fixed 3% AER/Gross* on sterling savings and a fixed 2.5% AER/Gross on EUR or USD deposits with the New Client Term Deposit** account. This 12 month term deposit is available for balances between £10,000 and £250,000 (or currency equivalent). The interest is paid at the end of the term and no withdrawals are permitted.

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

Opening a bank account in London

To open a London bank account, you could call us on +44 (0)141 352 3986^† or download an application form.

You will also have to provide in person at the branch your passport and proof of most recent address in order to confirm your identity. But if you cannot attend in person, then these documents should be copied, certified and posted to us.

Bank in London

As you would expect from an international bank, our London banking services offer a full range of current and savings accounts, and fast and secure means of making payments internationally.

As well as overdrafts and loans, we offer mortgages in major currencies and insurance cover for clients with high-value homes and possessions.

We also offer a range of investments denominated in sterling, euros or US dollars and wealth structuring through our estate planning services.

London Relationship Managers

For those with more complex requirements we offer the services of a Relationship Manager. They offer a face-to-face service and can act on your behalf to put the resources of the Barclays Group at your disposal for things such as mortgages and share dealing.

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 service is aimed at 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, with an annual individual gross income of £100,000 or more to mandate to a Barclays Wealth International account.

Apply now to open a London bank account with Barclays Wealth International before you move to the UK.

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