What is offshore banking?...

Put simply, offshore banking is setting up an account - or accounts - with a financial institution that is based outside the jurisdiction of the UK.
An international bank will offer many of the...

What is an offshore savings account?...

Most offshore savings accounts are actually very similar to the options you have with high-street banks. The main difference is that a provider offering offshore accounts will be based outside of the...

Offshore interest rates on accounts from Britannia...

When looking for a savings account, you will want to get the best possible return on your money and the interest rates along with the service, and security offered by different financial institutions,...

How to apply to open a Britannia International Personal...

Five easy steps to opening a Britannia International Personal Savings Account ...

How to send money to your Britannia International Account ...

Whether you are opening an account for the first time, or an existing customer, there are many ways to send money to your Britannia International Account....

How to make a withdrawal from Britannia International...

You can request to make a withdrawal by sending a withdrawal form found in the useful forms section of the website or by giving us a written instruction. Please ensure that the request is signed in...

Guide to Providing Identification...

Like all banks, Britannia International is required to confirm the name, address and signature of all new customers and re-verify existing customer details....

Guide of Offshore Banking Terms...

A guide to Offshore Banking Terms, from Accrued Interest to Value Date....

EU Savings Tax Directive Guide...

The European Union Savings Tax Directive came into effect on 1 July 2005. Under this Directive, financial institutions in countries of the EU are required to exchange information on the interest paid...

Britannia International charges...

Electronic Funds Transfers
Withdrawals by electronic funds transfer:
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Credit rating...

Britannia International is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Co-operative Bank plc which is regulated by the Financial Services Authority in the UK. The financial security of Britannia International is...

Useful Links...

News
The Expat Telegraph - newspaper for British expats
Guardian Weekly - newspaper for uk and international expats
International Express - newspaper for British expats
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Security and fraud...

Whilst risks from identity theft, email, postal and online banking fraud have been increasing, it is important to know that there are many steps you can take to help minimise the risk of fraud. We...