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International Banking: Here, when you're there

Published on 03 August 2020

One of the most important things to consider when moving abroad, is how to manage your finances. Should you consider an international bank account?

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There are many reasons for choosing an International Banking service. You might be looking for services that aren't available through your local bank, or maybe you're looking for one that connects individuals with local market expertise and a financial network that spans the world. 

At home or in unfamiliar territory, Barclays International Banking offers you:

  • Secure and stable financial jurisdictions
  • Multiple accounts in multiple currencies
  • All your accounts in one place
  • Easy, worldwide access to your money
  • Competitive foreign exchange rates
  • International investment opportunities.

Is International Banking right for you?

International Banking products and services could be right for you if you:

  • Live, study or work outside your home country and need banking solutions as mobile as you
  • Are going to retire outside your home country and need reliable banking solution that follow you wherever retirement take you
  • Want to bank outside your home country and need a bank that offers the flexibility to do so when and how you want
  • Are returning to the UK after living abroad and are looking for a bank that can help consolidate your international finances into one financial solution
  • Travel extensively and are looking for a banking provider that transacts across borders as easily as you travel across them

What to consider when choosing an International Bank Account?

With International Banking, you should look for a provider that will bring you:

Experience

Experience managing money for clients over many years. Your bank should be a globally recognised organisation offering banking, savings and investment products that may not be available to clients locally, in a wide range of currencies.

Global perspective

With an international banking product, you should be looking for a provider that will enable you access to expertise from across the globe.

Rewarding relationships

Your provider should be looking to help you achieve your financial ambitions - through high quality services and relationship managers to support you in achieving your financial goals by creating a tailored plan to help you manage your wealth.

Barclays International Banking services

Banking

From international bank accounts, payments and foreign exchange, you can access a range of products and services to help manage your finances internationally.

Savings

Your wealth tomorrow depends on making your money more secure today. We have a range of saving options for you, from instant access accounts to fixed term deposits.

Investments

Our investment offering includes tailored solutions, worldwide expertise, dedicated management and stable financial jurisdictions.

Mortgages

Choose from a range of mortgages with the on-going support of our mortgage advisers, who'll guide you through buying a property in the UK.

Barclays International Banking digital services

They give you worldwide access to your money 24/7

  • Online and mobile banking services let you view and manage all your accounts whenever it suits you
  • Online investment service offers you instant access to your investment portfolio at anytime and anywhere

To find out how Barclays can help you make the most of your international finances : 

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