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Current Accounts

It is important for expats to seek a more comprehensive understanding of Current Accounts . In many cases expatriates will be moving money to and from abroad and with a good knowledge of Current Accounts , expats will finds additional ways to manage their personal finances. In this section, you will find various resources related to Current Accounts from international banking to payment requirements, multi-currency accounts and more.

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Multi currency account Manage
International account International account
£1500, €1500, $1500 Debit card, cheque book (Sterling accounts only) £/$/€
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Access your money from anywhere in the world - debit card in your chosen currency or currencies , low monthly fee of £7.50 (or currency equivalent) with the first 3 months free
 

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HSBC International HSBC International
£5,000,$10,000,€10,000 Cash Card, Cheque Book, Debit Card £/$/€
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Flexible international current account for day-to-day banking in sterling, US dollars and euro, with debit card /chequebook

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iBank iBank
£5,000 or annual gross income of £24,000 (or currency equivalent) Debit Card, Cheque book, £/$/€
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  • Internet

iBank offers you a comprehensive range of international banking services designed to take the hassle out of your everyday cross-border banking.

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Gold account Gold account
£5,000, €7,500, $7,500 VISA deferred-debit card, Cheque book (Sterling accounts only) £/$/€
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Tiered variable interest rates - earn interest every month by using your Visa deferred-debit card, which accompanies this account. For interest purposes, your Visa card transactions (except cash withdrawals) are only debited at the end of the month
Royalties International Royalties International
no minimum Debit card, credit cards £/$/€
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  • Internet
  • Postal

One account to handle all your global currencies; there's no need for separate bank account numbers.
Currency cards - make payments with US dollar and euro currency cards. Earn interest - Preferential rates - Insurance and lifestyle benefits

Advantage international Advantage international
£25,000 or £75,000 in annual income Currency cards £/$/€
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Multiple currency account - A single account for your currency funds, with separate statements for each currency.
Currency cards - Withdraw cash and make payments in sterling, euros or US dollars. Dedicated relationship manager - Extra benefits
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US Expat Tax Preparation
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Transferring Money Overseas?
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