International Corporate Services -

Whatever the size of your company there are many reasons why an offshore structure is a good choice. These include:

• Significant tax savings.
• Access to a wider choice of savings and investments products.
• Safety - protect your money against volatile economic and political environments.
• Easier trading across international borders.
• Tax-free interest on savings like employee pension schemes.
• Patents and Copyrights.
• Access to finance for the UK investment through offshore vehicles.

Barclays International Corporate teams, based in six key international financial service centres (Cyprus, Gibraltar, London and Isle of Man, Jersey and Guernsey), provide between them comprehensive multi-jurisdictional support wherever you or your assets are located.

Banking with Barclays brings access to a truly global banking network, supported by a world class product range, and most importantly, solutions tailored to meet your needs by their experienced Relationship Managers and product specialists.

VISA Card

The VISA Card provides convenience and cost savings for individuals and companies. As a 'three-in-one card' it can be used as a payments card, cheque guarantee card and to provide extensive ATM access world-wide.

Internet Banking

The electronic services are provided by Barclays Bank PLC and enable all International Banking customers to obtain access by computer to their bank accounts.

International Corporate eBanking (ICeB)

Their service allows you direct access to your accounts via secure internet connections.

Automated Direct Debit Instruction Service

Makes it easier for originators to lodge new Direct Debit Instructions (DDIs) by eliminating the need for them to be sent to the payer's bank

BACSTEL Software

Delivering notification of 3 day payments and collection instructions in few minutes

Business Master International Trade

PC-based processing and management information system for letters of credit and documentary collections

Business Master TAG

A real-time treasury dealing service enabling you to book foreign exchange deals from the convenience of your own PC

CHAPS direct

Make urgent same day value UK sterling payments in your own office

Direct Debit

A means of automatically collecting payment by debiting your UK customers' bank or building society accounts

DirectData

This service provides you with a direct link to your accounts, enabling you to update and reconcile your accounting records quickly and cost-effectively

DirectFile

Sending payments instructions directly to the bank

International Direct Credit

enables you to make high volumes of non-urgent multi-currency payments

Payflow Service

Making regular payments electronically through the UK's automated clearing system

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