What they offer
- Sterling and foreign-currency accounts
- Savings and fixed-term deposits
- International payments
Barclays International Banking logoOffshore expat banking
Barclays International Banking
International accounts for people living abroad, held outside the UK mainland.
Arthur's summary · Barclays International Banking
Money & banking in three points
- Exchange rates and fees. How close the exchange rate is to the mid-market rate, and which fees apply to transfers and card use.
- Licence and deposit protection. Whether the provider holds a full banking licence with deposit guarantee, or is an e-money institution that safeguards funds.
- Opening from abroad. Whether you can open the account remotely, and which proof of address and residence is accepted.
Headquarters
Isle of Man / Jersey
Founded
[Year]
Regulation
[Regulator and deposit scheme by entity]
Website
www.international.barclays.com
Best for
- UK connections abroad
- Holding savings offshore
Worth knowing
- Fees and limits differ by country of residence — confirm them for yours before signing
- Ask Arthur to compare this provider with the others for your situation
Stärken / Strengths
Strong for:UK connections abroad
| Exchange rates and fees | [Not yet assessed / Noch nicht geprüft] |
|---|---|
| Licence and deposit protection | [Not yet assessed / Noch nicht geprüft] |
| Opening from abroad | [Not yet assessed / Noch nicht geprüft] |
| Cards and cash | [Not yet assessed / Noch nicht geprüft] |
| Transfers and local rails | [Not yet assessed / Noch nicht geprüft] |
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Talk to a specialist
Arthur answers immediately and, for members, prepares the next steps with the right specialist.
- Which account type fits your situation
- What opening from abroad requires
- How fees compare for your transfer volume