Does anyone know if foreigners can open up UK bank accounts? I do a lot of business in the UK and travel there regualrly. If I transfer the money from my home bank account, the transfer fees are sometimes higher than the bills I'm paying so I would like to be able to pay them from a UK internet bank. I don't need high interest accounts, debit cards or a checkbook, just an internet bank account.
2006-10-16 03:57:16 · 6 answers · asked by IC 4 in Business & Finance ➔ Personal Finance
I do have a sterling account at home but I still have to pay the fee when I transfer money into foreign accounts. I'm not going to be using this as my main account, only for various expenses that cannot be paid by credit cards.
2006-10-16 04:07:35 · update #1
I looked at the surefinance link but I'm definitely not gonna pay for opening up a bank account :)
2006-10-16 05:57:03 · update #2
IF you're a professional all major banks will sign you up with an account (i signed up via the teaching agency that got me a job here several years ago) so i'm with natwest and hsbc (both banks suck really) however if you are no professional, try barclays, you will need proof of earnings and proof of address (earnings you will need statements or wage slips for last 3-6 months). otherwise, try other banks online, key in "uk banks" into a search engine and apply online, simple!
2006-10-16 04:03:29 · answer #1 · answered by Wisdom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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Does anyone know if foreigners can open up UK bank accounts? I do a lot of business in the UK and travel there regualrly. If I transfer the money from my home bank account, the transfer fees are sometimes higher than the bills I'm paying so I would like to be able to pay them from a UK...
2015-08-20 06:14:35 · answer #2 · answered by Grisel 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually you require a UK address to hold a UK bank account. To cut down on transfer fees, your bank at home should be able to offer you a Sterling account, thet you can pay Sterling into and out of without having to pay forex fees.
2006-10-16 04:04:28 · answer #3 · answered by cocoshitnick 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Contact info@surefirefinance.co.uk they can supply all kinds of bank accounts business and personal for good and very bad credit including Bankruptcy.
2006-10-16 05:46:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think you might need a permanent UK address to open an account, but I'm not sure...sorry.
2006-10-16 04:08:24 · answer #5 · answered by jupiter FIVE 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Barclay`s definitely I use an account there for someone who spends more time out than in here due to business.First direct not sure.
2006-10-16 04:06:50 · answer #6 · answered by edison 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not sure on that one, try an internet only bank like first direct
2006-10-16 03:59:09 · answer #7 · answered by officegirluk 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
barcalys i think does i as i lady from hungary signed up in there
2006-10-16 04:00:03 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋