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Offshore expat banking

Barclays International Banking

International accounts for people living abroad, held outside the UK mainland.

Headquarters

Isle of Man / Jersey

Founded

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Regulation

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Website

www.international.barclays.com

What they offer

  • Sterling and foreign-currency accounts
  • Savings and fixed-term deposits
  • International payments

Best for

  • UK connections abroad
  • Holding savings offshore

Worth knowing

  • [Fees and limits as checked on [date]]
  • [Conditions that apply in your country]

Our rating

konto24 score [x] / 25 · Published at launch · [Review date]

Rating of Barclays International Banking
Exchange rates and fees
Licence and deposit protection
Opening from abroad
Cards and cash
Transfers and local rails

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