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taztheman

eDicky said:

Depending on which issues your lack of a UK bank account is causing, it's probably worth looking at 'offshore' accounts offered by major banks in Channel Islands and Isle of Man, some of which proved GBP direct debit and standing order facilities in the same way as mainland banks.

Usually a minimum account balance is required for 'international customers', for example £75k in the case of Santander International:

https://www.santanderinternational.co.uk/international/

Yes the international account minimum balance appears to be standard across all mainland banks. If i had 75K in my account i would be in the UK, not overseas.

Are there any offshore banks that are recommended, and are easier to open accounts with?