Barclays Offshore Banking
Living and working abroad can be challenging, particularly when it comes to managing your finances. There are many things to consider such as whether you need to bank in more than one currency, how to transfer money internationally and how to make the most of any potential tax planning opportunities.
Whether you're a non-UK national working outside of your home country, or a UK national who has moved abroad, it's important to find a safe place for your money that meets all your needs and where it can be protected against fluctuations in currency.
Thankfully, Barclays Wealth's international banking services can help. Barclays Wealth offers much more than just a secure offshore home for your money. In addition to day-to-day banking in a range of currencies, Barclays Wealth offers a wide range of savings, investments and international mortgages designed to make your life easier.
Because of the reach of the Barclays Group globally, you'll benefit from its combination of international expertise and local presence in many countries. Barclays Wealth also offers International Telephone and Online Banking so you can access your money at a time and place that suits you, plus discounted international payments.
Barclays Wealth also offers a dedicated Relationship Manager service (subject to status) to help you make the most of your money and plan for the future. For more information on Barclays offshore banking or to apply online please click on the links below.
Compare Barclays Offshore Banking For Business
| Account | Features | Charge | |||
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| Barclays Business Current Account (Free Automated Tariff) |
| £5.50 per month | MORE INFO | |
| Barclays Business Current Account (Standard Tariff) |
| £5.50 per month | MORE INFO | |
| Barclays Business Start Ups Account |
| Free | MORE INFO | |
Other current accounts by Barclays
| Account | Interest (AER)
The account's Annual Equivalent Rate: the interest rate that is paid on in-credit balances over a year. Hover over the red asterisks for more details. |
Overdraft Rate
The interest or fee that is charged for using the account's overdraft facility.Hover over the red asterisks for more details. |
Max Overdraft
The maximum authorised overdraft amount permitted on the account. |
Min Monthly Payment
Some accounts require customers to pay in a certain amount each month. Failure to pay in the agreed amount can result in penalties or loss of account benefits. |
Monthly Fee
The amount that the bank charges customers each month to use the account – usually deducted from the account balance every month. |
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 | Barclays Additions Active A range of benefits, includes worldwide multi-trip family travel insurance, RAC breakdown membership, mobile phone insurance and more. | 0% | 0% Representative Example: Up to £300 0% interest p.a (variable) £301 -£5000 18.3% interest p.a (variable) Subject to Status and application. | £5,000 | £15.00 | £15.00 | MORE INFOREVIEW | ||||||
| Representative Example: If you use an overdraft limit of £5,000 a 18.3% EAR (variable) charge will apply | |||||||||||||
| Barclays Basic Bank Account Straightforward account with access to telephone and online banking | 0% | 19.3% Representative Example: Up to £5,000 19.3% interest p.a (variable) Subject to status and application. | £5,000 | None | Free | MORE INFO Read this before you proceed. To qualify for this product you need to meet the following criteria.
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| Representative Example: If you use an overdraft limit of £5,000 a 19.3% EAR (variable) charge will apply | |||||||||||||
| Barclays Current Account Plus A range of benefits including mobile phone insurance and interest free overdraft up to £300.00 | 0% | 0% Representative Example: Up to £300 0% interest p.a (variable) £301 -£5000 18.3% interest p.a (variable) Subject to Status and application. | £5,000 | None | £6.50 | MORE INFO Read this before you proceed. To qualify for this product you need to meet the following criteria.
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| Representative Example: If you use an overdraft limit of £5,000 a 18.3% EAR (variable) charge will apply | |||||||||||||
Accounts with an asterisk next to the AER interest have a bonus applied to the interest rate, place your mouse cursor over the asterisk to view the bonus.
Other popular current accounts
| Account | Interest (AER)
The account's Annual Equivalent Rate: the interest rate that is paid on in-credit balances over a year. Hover over the red asterisks for more details. |
Overdraft Rate
The interest or fee that is charged for using the account's overdraft facility.Hover over the red asterisks for more details. |
Max Overdraft
The maximum authorised overdraft amount permitted on the account. |
Min Monthly Payment
Some accounts require customers to pay in a certain amount each month. Failure to pay in the agreed amount can result in penalties or loss of account benefits. |
Monthly Fee
The amount that the bank charges customers each month to use the account – usually deducted from the account balance every month. |
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 | NatWest Select Account Includes free app for your iPhone and overdraft (subject to eligibility) | 0.00% | 19.89% | Not stated | None | Free | MORE INFO Read this before you proceed. To qualify for this product you need to meet the following criteria.
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| Representative Example: If you use an overdraft limit of £100 a 19.89% EAR (variable) charge will apply | |||||||||||||
| NatWest Select Silver Account Includes free hmvdigital music downloads and LOVEFiLM DVD rentals, insurance for European travel and mobile phones, Withdraw up to £300 if you lose your card. £8 monthly fee. | 0% | 19.49% | Not stated | None | £8.00 | MORE INFO Read this before you proceed. To qualify for this product you need to meet the following criteria.
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| Representative Example: If you use an overdraft limit of £100 a 19.49% EAR (variable) charge will apply | |||||||||||||
 | Nationwide Flex Account Free European travel insurance, discounted personal loans and special mortgage deals - all with no monthly account fee. | 0% | 18.90% | Not stated | None | Free | MORE INFO Read this before you proceed. To qualify for this product you need to meet the following criteria.
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| Representative Example: If you use an overdraft limit of £1,200 a 18.9% EAR (variable) charge will apply | |||||||||||||
Accounts with an asterisk next to the AER interest have a bonus applied to the interest rate, place your mouse cursor over the asterisk to view the bonus.
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