Sterling Accounts for non-residents?

Blue_Max

Does anyone know if there are any bank accounts in Sterling, suitable for French nationals, non-resident in the UK?

It is for personal use during visits to UK.
A cheque book is not necessary but the account need to have a debit card for ATMs in the UK and be able to make & receive GBP payments online.

Thanx

jonesMUFCforever

You should be able to open a basic account at any bank - if you have a UK address.
If you don't then you may have to open an account 'overseas' ie offshore - google any british bank for details.

Loughton_Monkey

This is exactly why offshore accounts exist. Try Jersey/Guernsey.

Blue_Max

Loughton_Monkey wrote: »

This is exactly why offshore accounts exist. Try Jersey/Guernsey.

which bank in Jersey/Guernsey?
got any links?!

Also, charges, if any, should be reasonable; unlike offshore/international accounts by Barclays and HSBC that require £24,000 minmum balance and make charges on top. :eek:

thanx

expatasia

Blue_Max wrote: »

which bank in Jersey/Guernsey?
got any links?!

Also, charges, if any, should be reasonable; unlike offshore/international accounts by Barclays and HSBC that require £24,000 minmum balance and make charges on top. :eek:

thanx

Surely an ethical bank like the Co-op can help? Try their Guernsey branch.
http://www.co-operativebank.co.uk/servlet/Satellite/1193206370390,CFSweb/Page/Bank-Offshore

glennc1981

Here's a couple of offshore websites. Hope they're helpful too.

NatWest Offshore: http://www.natwestinternational.com/nw/offshore-banking.ashx
Lloyds TSB Offshore: http://www.lloydstsb-offshore.com/

Blue_Max

glennc1981 wrote: »

Here's a couple of offshore websites. Hope they're helpful too.

NatWest Offshore: http://www.natwestinternational.com/nw/offshore-banking.ashx
Lloyds TSB Offshore: http://www.lloydstsb-offshore.com/

Thanks for the links. I don't know if I read it right but with Lloyds/TSB require new customers to deposit at least £25,000. And they make many charges too.

But the NatWest Offshore looks promising
Will give them a call in the morning.

Cheers!