Need a UK bank account or banking services?
UK banking services, bank accounts and online banking with Barclays Wealth International
Barclays is one of the longest established banks in UK jurisdiction. With over 300 years of heritage and expertise, Barclays Group now operates in over 50 countries. We are an AA-rated bank and we move, lend, invest and protect money for more than 48 million customers worldwide.
Where should your account be based? Depending on your requirements, you can open a UK bank account at our International Banking Centre located in Knightsbridge, London. Alternatively, you can choose to have an international bank account based at one of our offshore locations in Jersey, the Isle of Man or Gibraltar. Such an option could be ideal if you are living or working abroad, looking for a safe haven for your money, or moving to and working in the UK.
Although we are one of the leading UK banks we also have a truly international perspective, with a range of banking and investment products developed specifically to serve the needs of our international clients.
And for a limited period, open a new Barclays Wealth International account, and you’ll have the option to earn a fixed 3% AER/Gross1 on sterling deposits and a fixed 2.5% AER/Gross on euro or US dollar deposits equivalent to £10,000 to £250,000 when you open a New Client Term Deposit account2. This account is offered for a fixed term of 12 months, with no withdrawals or closure allowed during this period - interest is paid on account maturity.
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Getting a UK bank account
UK residents can apply for a Barclays Bank current account by visiting any Barclays branch or by applying online. If you are from outside the UK, you may wish to consider instead an international bank account. See below for details.
UK bank account
Our UK account in London comes with service levels designed for clients with a wide range of incomes and assets.
But whether you have sophisticated banking requirements or simply need a UK account to bank your salary, the international bank account provides the basis for all your banking needs.
International bank account
Our international bank account is available in euros, sterling, or US dollars. It provides immediate access to your money wherever you are and control over your everyday transactions.
- You'll get a Barclays Connect debit card (sterling accounts only) or a Barclays Deferred debit card (US dollar and euro accounts) to access your money immediately
- You can make withdrawals without notice (when your account has sufficient funds)
- You can run your everyday spending easily with standing orders and direct debits. We will supply you with a cheque book if required
Relationship Manager Service
If your UK and international banking needs are complex or demanding, we can offer you the services of a dedicated Relationship Manager. He or she can take the time to get to know you and your goals in life, and align these with the financial solutions that may help you achieve them. Available however often you wish, by phone, email and - where practical - face to face, your Relationship Manager has the authority to make things happen quickly on your behalf and is your access point to the wider Barclays Group.
The service is fee free. To enjoy it, you will need to hold a balance of £50,000 or more (or currency equivalent in cash or investments) with us, or for those who work in or are moving to the UK, an annual individual gross income of £100,000 or more (or currency equivalent) paid into a Barclays Wealth International account.
UK online banking services
Our UK-based International Telephone and Online Banking services help you manage your money both in the UK and abroad whenever it suits you*.
We offer you the ability to:
- Check your account balances and latest transactions
- Transfer money between accounts
- Make international and UK payments up to £50,000 (or currency equivalent)
- Save up to £15 when making international payments
- Set-up or amend regular payments (standing orders)
- Apply for additional accounts.
You can try our service for yourself using our online banking demonstration.
Personal banking UK
With our full range of personal banking options, we feel sure you'll find one that's right for you. Whether you need the flexibility of a current account or the higher interest of a savings account, we have a solution to suit.
You'll enjoy:
- Complete control over your savings
- A range of products and services to help you reach your savings goals faster
- Access to your money anytime, anywhere
- The flexibility of banking in person or by phone.
UK bank account
All the benefits you would expect from a UK bank account, available from Barclays Wealth International, part of one of the world's largest financial institutions.
Find out more about savings & bank accounts with Barclays Wealth International.
UK student account
This is the ideal bank account for international students that are studying in the UK.
Find out more about international student bank accounts.
Offshore bank accounts
An offshore bank account from Barclays Wealth International opens the door to a wide range of attractive benefits.
Find out more about opening an offshore bank account.
1 AER (Annual Equivalent Rate) illustrates what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and compounded once each year. Gross is the rate of interest payable before tax is deducted. For example, if £100,000 in deposited in the New Client Term Deposit for the full 12 months at a rate of 3.00% AER, £3,000 in interest would be earned. Therefore the total return at the end of the 12 month term would be £103,000.
2 This offer is limited and may be withdrawn at anytime.
* Please note, for a short period of time every night (UK time) we temporarily close our website for a data refresh. Access may also be limited in some countries due to the prohibited transmission of encrypted data over telephone lines. Please contact your local embassy to check your country's legal position.
† 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.
