Barclays Global Banking - Our offer explained
International Bank Account
The bank account forms the core of our day-to-day banking service. It offers competitive tiered interest rates and multi currency options are available, including sterling, US dollar and euro. You can set up standing orders and direct debits. A cheque book is also available if you need it.
Debit Card
A Barclays Connect debit card can be requested to enable cash withdrawals over the counter, or make purchases from 22 million outlets that accept VISA worldwide. In addition, cash can be withdrawn from 680,000 VISA linked cash machines (available in £ sterling only).
The card can be used to guarantee cheques.
Deferred Debit Card
Available in US dollars and euros, the deferred debit card provides you with immediate access to your money. With this card the transactions you make are debited from your account as a single transaction once a month.
Overdraft Facility
You can request an overdraft of 1,000 on your bank account either on application or at anytime thereafter.
Barclaycard Platinum
A Barclaycard Platinum credit card is available on application which offers a credit limit of £1,000 and access to a range of additional benefits. If you indicate on our application form that you wish to apply for this credit card, then a Barclaycard application will be sent to you. Full details can be found at www.barclaycard.com (available in Sterling only).
Discounted International Payments
International payments can be made quickly and easily via post, phone or online. As a Barclays Global Banking client you will benefit from a £5 discount on the standard tariff applicable to each method of payment instruction.
International Internet Banking
At Barclays we believe that just because you are living or travelling overseas, you do not have to have a long distance relationship with your money. That is why when you bank with us, you can use our multicurrency International Internet Banking Service for instant access, day and night. It is designed to give you control and save you time by letting you carry out all your transactions wherever is more convenient to you. Available 24** hours a day, 365 days of the year.
Telephone Banking Service
As a Barclays Global Banking client you can also manage your money by telephone. You have access to a dedicated team of banking advisers who are specifically trained to meet the banking needs of international clients.
Short and medium term savings
Take advantage of a range of offshore savings products with attractive rates of interest, available in a variety of currencies.
Investing for the future
Whatever your plans for the future, we can find the right investment solution for you, whether it be providing you with advice and ideas, investment management services or execution only. As well as fixed rate and treasury deposit products Barclays International provides access to a wide range of international investment funds and services. These are managed by the Barclays Group, including Barclays Global Investors one of the largest fund managers in the world.
Our qualified Investment Managers will be able to give you advice on our most suitable investment products to help you make the most of your money, for further information call us on +44 (0)1624 684079* or find out more here.
International Mortgage Service - Buying Property in the UK
Our team of International Mortgage Specialists can provide expert advice to help you buy property in the UK, whether living in the UK or abroad.
Buying property overseas:
We can assist you with arranging a local mortgage in some overseas countries including:
France, Spain, Italy and Portugal.
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