UK bank services
UK bank services and multi-currency bank accounts, with Barclays Wealth International
You can have all the international banking facilities you would expect by opening a UK bank account with us at Barclays Wealth International. We offer all the advantages of a bank at the heart of the world's financial services industry in London. At the same time we can arrange for your accounts to be held either in London or offshore, where they have the potential to attract benefits depending on your residence and/or domicile status for tax purposes.
We can service your UK banking needs in the most convenient way for you through our flexible range of bank accounts available in sterling, euros or US dollars.
Through these accounts you can access a range of savings and investments products as well as a bank loan or mortgage.
Your account can be based in London, Jersey or Guernsey, the Isle of Man or Gibraltar, depending on which one is right for your needs.
And you can visit our Knightsbridge branch, use internet or telephone banking, or speak to your Relationship Manager, if you qualify for this service and have complex needs that require a more personal touch.
Apply now to open a 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.
Savings accounts with a UK bank
We offer a full range of savings accounts to ensure you get the best return over short, medium or longer-terms in sterling, with a choice of US dollar or euro-denominated accounts. They can be tiered, fixed rate or with bonuses awarded to regular savers.
Longer-term savings include structured deposits over terms of three to five years, where the interest rate is linked to a share or commodity index with the reasurrance that your capital will be repaid on maturity.
UK bank transfers
Making or collecting payments across the world is simple, quick and secure using Barclays Wealth International Payments. The service can be used online, by telephone or fax or in a Barclays branch. If you have a Relationship Manager you can send requests using secure email.
Transactions can be in sterling, euros or US dollars and there is no minimum transfer amount. There is a maximum of £50,000 limit for online transactions, but there is a discount on the standard tariff for online transactions.
UK bank branch
Your UK bank branch is located in Knightsbridge, in the heart of London's West End and within easy reach of London airports. It is a fascinating district to visit, being cosmopolitan and well served with world-famous fashion shops, restaurants and department stores.
The Knightsbridge branch offers a range of facilities including counter services and access to Relationship Managers.
UK banking services
Our UK banking services, including offshore accounts, are designed to fit around the needs of the resident non-domiciled. For that reason, our accounts can be in sterling, euros or US dollars and they offer day-to-day banking over the telephone or internet and a range of other services.
For a low monthly fee and low income and deposit requirements, our iBank international banking service offers full day-to-day online and telephone banking services, as well as a range of current accounts, savings and investments. Our experienced personal bankers are available by telephone or face-to-face. iBank Plus offers all this and more for a higher monthly fee and higher income and deposit requirements.
Our iBank Student with its low monthly fee and low entry requirements, is tailored for international students studying in the UK and will ensure you can focus on studying. Available in sterling, euros or US dollars, the account includes a Visa debit card in sterling for easy access to your cash. A bonus savings account is available for balances starting from £1, while other savings and investments are also offered to those with balances of £10,000 or more.
For the cash-rich and time-poor who need someone to help manage their financial affairs, we offer experienced Relationship Managers who can act on instructions given face-to-face, over the telephone or by secure email. This service is available to those who have £50,000 deposited with us or £100,000 a year income paid into a Barclays Wealth International account.
Apply now to open a bank account with Barclays Wealth international before you start living and working in the UK.
You can also call us on +44 (0)141 352 3986†, or use our call back service.
You have sole responsibility for the management of your tax and legal affairs, including making any applicable filings and payments and complying with any applicable laws and regulations. We have not provided and will not provide you with tax or legal advice and recommend that you obtain your own independent tax and legal advice tailored to your individual circumstances.
† Lines are open 7am to 8pm weekdays and 8am to 5pm weekends and UK bank holidays, local time. Call charges may vary. Please check with your local telecoms provider. Calls may be recorded for training and security purposes.
The products and services described on this page are provided by the following companies, which are part of Barclays Wealth: Barclays Bank PLC in England and Wales, Barclays Private Clients International (Gibraltar) Limited in Gibraltar and Barclays Private Clients International Limited in the Isle of Man, Jersey and Guernsey. For further information on these companies and Barclays Wealth please read the Important Information.
Products and services on this site may not be available in certain jurisdictions. In particular, these products and services are not being offered in Japan or the United States or to US residents. For full details of exclusions and disclaimers please see the Important Information before proceeding. Each Barclays Wealth company reserves the right to make a final determination on whether or not you are eligible for any particular product or service.
