Premier Banking

Your Premier Relationship Manager will become your unique point of contact. They will:

• Spend time understanding your needs and help you plan and organise your finances
• Propose new solutions when you let us know your circumstances and requirements change.

For assistance with your day-to-day banking needs, covering everything from making payments to providing bank statements and supplying the information you need for your annual tax returns.

You will also be able to get worldwide access to your accounts through Internet and Telephone Banking.

Our international current and savings accounts are designed to make day-to-day banking easier to manage:

• Manage day-to-day transactions or save money in various currencies.
• We won't charge you for making international money transfers. However note that the recipient bank may charge for receiving payments.
• 24/7 access to your money via Internet Banking or PhoneBank.

A range of foreign exchange services suitable for both one off and regular payments:

• Available in all major currencies with no commission charges.
• Manage the effects of currency fluctuation by fixing an exchange rate in advance for a later transfer.

We can arrange an initial appointment with international tax specialist Ernst & Young, helping you save time, effort and money in handling tax complexities A specialist team of tax executives will advise you on issues such as:

• Your correct tax status when moving or living abroad
• Your tax liability and upcoming tax payment dates
• Ensuring you don't pay more tax than you should

Premier Banking services are designed for customers who are moving country for work or retirement, or who have assets across different countries.

Our services are available in many countries but not all and to qualify for Premier Banking you’ll also need to bring £100,000 to save with us within 6 months of joining, or within 12 months if you have a sole annual income of £100,000 and don’t yet have £100,000 to save (or currency equivalents).

If you'd like to discuss your needs in more detail, you can give us a call, or request a call back from us at a time that suits you.

If you are interested in a current or savings account, you can also start by applying online.

You'll receive a welcome call from your Relationship Manager as soon as you join, and he or she will become your unique point of contact for all your financial needs.

You'll get access to all Premier Banking additional services and will be able to manage your accounts online or over the phone, from anywhere in the world

Your Relationship Manager will help you manage your finances and put you in touch with a network of third party specialists when you require it.