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International services

Whether you’re living, studying or investing abroad, our international banking services help you feel at home wherever you are.

Further help with your international journey

Read more guides on moving, travelling and managing your money.
Setting up your finances outside the UK
Get the lowdown on what you need to do to manage your money if you're moving away from the UK.
Sending money outside the UK: top tips
Find out what you need to think about before you send money outside the UK.
Working in the UK
Find out what you need to know if you're planning to come to the UK to work.
Should you pay in local currency outside the UK?
Find out more about the differences between making a card payment outside the UK in pounds sterling and local currency.
Types of international bank account
Learn about the different types of international bank account you might need if you're living or travelling outside the UK.
Funding a degree in the UK
Find out about ways you can fund your education if you're coming to the UK as a student.
What you need to know about sending money to the UK
Get tips on sending money to the UK, such as how much you can send and what rate is used.
Checklist for moving outside the UK
Make sure you don't forget anything important when moving outside the UK, like applying for work permits and visas.
How does banking work in the UK?
Find out the basics of how UK banking works so you can make the most of your money when you arrive.
What is a currency account?
Discover why currency accounts can be useful if you regularly make payments or receive money in other currencies.
How do exchange rates work?
Learn why exchange rates matter when you're converting one currency to another, such as pounds sterling to euros.
What is tax residency?
Learn how tax residency is determined and how your status affects whether you’ll need to pay tax on foreign income.