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Please answer the following questions

Are you currently resident in the UK?
Will you be moving to the UK within the next 90 days?
Are you 18 or over?
Are you a full-time student?
Are you an existing Barclays customer?

We can’t provide a switch service for non-UK bank accounts. If you have a UK bank account, you can switch to Barclays by speaking to one of our Community Bankers in branch.

Account opening process

Once you’ve completed your online application, you’ll need to visit us in branch so we can confirm your identity.

  • We’ll save your application so you won’t have to start again
  • You’ll have 90 days to continue your application in one of our UK branches
  • You’ll be able to book an appointment online at a branch and time that suits you

Things you'll need

  • Your addresses for the past 3 years – these can be outside the UK
  • Your current income in pounds sterling
  • Your employment details, including your full company address
  • Your foreign tax residency details and tax number(s) – if you’re resident for tax purposes outside the UK, or a US citizen
  • Proof of ID and UK address (for your branch visit)

Account opening process

Things you'll need

  • Your addresses for the past 3 years – your current address will need to be in the UK
  • Your income and employment details, including full company address
  • If you’re resident for tax purposes outside the UK and/or a US citizen, you’ll need your foreign tax residency details and tax identification number(s)(TINs). It’s a regulatory requirement for all banks to ask these questions

You can apply for a Barclays Basic Bank Account

  • No monthly account fee
  • Get a contactless Visa debit or cash card – ATM only (charges may apply)
  • Manage your money with online and phone banking
  • Access your account on the go with mobile banking (if you have a UK-registered mobile phone)
  • Make cash withdrawals of up to £300 (or local currency equivalent) a day (if you have available funds)
  • Receive free Text Alerts to help you stay in control of your money (if you have a UK-registered mobile phone)
  • All communication will be in English
  • As a non-UK resident, you may not be able to access our other products and services

What you don’t get:

  • An overdraft (you’ll need to make sure your account is in credit before making any payments)
  • A chequebook
  • Barclays Blue Rewards
  • Apple Pay
  • Contactless Mobile
  • Account switching (you can’t switch a non-UK bank account to your Barclays one)

Applying for a joint account?

If you are, please finish filling in this form. When you're done, we'll ask the other applicant to enter their details.

Account opening process

Things you'll need

  • Your addresses for the past 3 years
  • Your income and employment details, including full company address
  • Your tax residency details and tax number(s). It’s a regulatory requirement for all banks to ask these questions
  • Once you’ve completed your application, we’ll ask you to send us proof of your identity, address and residential status. You can check to see if you have these documents before you start

Barclays Bank UK PLC is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority (Financial Services Register No. 759676). Barclays Bank UK PLC adheres to The Standards of Lending Practice which is monitored and enforced by The Lending Standards Board. Further details can be found at www.lendingstandardsboard.org.uk. Registered in England. Registered No. 9740322. Registered office: 1 Churchill Place, London E14 5HP.

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