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Opening an Account in Barclays Bank

Barclays Bank is the second-largest in terms of financial portfolio in England and one of the largest banks in the world. With more than 200 years of history, this financial institution offers a wide range of services for both private and corporate clients.

Steps

01

Document Preparation

You need to prepare the company’s statutory documents, taking into account requirements for issuance dates and certification format, personal documents of company participants, and fill out bank forms. Proper completion of forms and presentation of information are crucial.

02

Application Submission

After preparing all documents, they must be sent to the bank. During the review process, the bank may send additional questions and document requests. These must be answered accurately and promptly.

03

Verification

Verification must be completed during a visit to the bank’s branch.

04

Receiving Access and Account Details

Upon successful account opening, the bank provides the company with account details and online access. To fully activate the account, a minimum deposit may need to be made promptly, from which the account opening fee (if applicable) may be deducted.

Barclays Bank PLC: Services and Fees 

Barclays Bank PLC offers the possibility to open a current or savings account with online banking management. Regular clients are also offered:

  • issuance of bank cards;
  • lending;
  • insurance;
  • various investment programs.

Corporate clients of Barclays Bank, who are often interested in opening an account for business purposes, should consider the bank’s tariffs in advance. Some service costs include:

  • account opening — from USD 600;
  • initial deposit to activate the account — minimum USD 2,500;
  • account maintenance — from USD 100 per year.

How to Open an Account in Barclays Bank PLC

To begin cooperation, a corporate client must prepare a package of documents. The bank follows the “know your customer” principle and carefully reviews the client’s activities, and may request additional documents beyond the mandatory list:

  • Registration and statutory documents with apostille.
  • A certificate of good standing — for companies operating for more than 1 year.
  • Minutes of the shareholders’ meeting where the decision to appoint directors and open a bank account was made.
  • Licenses granting the right to carry out business activities.
  • Copies of documents confirming the identity and residence of responsible persons.

Barclays Bank reviews documents within 1–2 months. All documents must be notarized and translated. The package must also include an application form issued by the bank. If approved, the client receives account details and access to account functionalities. Online banking codes are generated within one month after account activation. Current issues can be resolved with bank staff at any time.

Professional Support in Opening an Account in Barclays Bank

Incluence will assist your company in opening an account in Barclays Bank. Our experts have extensive experience working with European banks, so our support will help you save considerable time. To receive an initial consultation, fill out the online form or contact us via the details provided on the website.


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Frequently Asked Questions:

To open an account in Barclays Bank, you must complete and submit the bank’s KYC and AML forms, the company’s statutory documents, and personal documents of directors and beneficiaries. The bank may also request contracts with partners and other information. Key individuals must undergo verification for the account to be successfully opened.
An account in Barclays Bank can only be opened with a personal visit to the bank.
You can check the current cost of account maintenance on the Barclays Bank website or by contacting our specialists.
The speed of opening an account depends on the company’s specifics and how quickly responses are provided to the bank’s questions. Typically, account opening takes about 2 months.

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