The benefits of offshore banking with Barclays Wealth

The benefits of offshore banking with Barclays Wealth
At Barclays Wealth, we understand that there may be a number of reasons why you might consider banking offshore.

* You may have distinct financial needs that your local bank may not be able to meet
* You might live in a country facing economic or political uncertainty or instability
* You’re interested in taking advantage of potential financial planning opportunities

Whatever your reasons, our offshore banking products and services are designed to help you manage, protect and grow your wealth. And by choosing Barclays Wealth, you’ll benefit from the expertise that we've gained from many years of meeting the offshore banking needs of clients around the world.
Convenient day-to-day banking

Banking offshore with Barclays Wealth means that you can:

* Hold multiple accounts and transact in different currencies
* Enjoy easy, worldwide access to your money
* Make secure international payments in a range of currencies
* Take advantage of potential financial planning opportunities with advice from your independent financial advisor
* Access savings and investment solutions that can help you grow and protect your wealth
* Conduct all of the above using our online banking services

Security and stability

As the economy and currency of some countries can be unstable, it can be wise to place your wealth in a secure financial haven offshore.

At Barclays Wealth, you can choose to bank offshore in the Isle of Man, Jersey, Gibraltar or London. Each of these financial centres has offered well-regulated and secure locations in which to protect and manage your wealth for many years. If your offshore banking requirements involve large sums of money, Barclays Wealth International Private Banking can offer you an even greater choice of countries in which to base your banking.
Offshore banking for foreign nationals living in the UK

If you are living in the UK, but are not a UK national, offshore banking can offer you potential financial planning opportunities. You can benefit from our comprehensive range of banking and investment products in multiple currencies.
How to apply

If you are not currently a Barclays Wealth International client, our minimum qualifying criteria is either:

* an annual gross income of £24,000 or more (or currency equivalent) deposited into a Barclays Wealth account; or:
* £5,000 or more (or currency equivalent) across the accounts you hold with us.

If you meet the above criteria please select one of the following options to apply for our products and services:

Call us on +44 (0)1624 684 316†.

If you are an existing client you can apply for our products and services by selecting one of the options below:
Call us on +44 (0)1624 684 316†.