Barclays Bank in the Seychelles

Formacompany can assist you in the opening a Bank Account with Barclays Bank in the Seychelles. 

Barclays has operated in Seychelles since 1959 and has been closely associated with all phases of the country's development. Barclays has the largest banking office and cash machine network in the country with representation on the three main islands - Barclays is the leading private sector bank in Seychelles.

The local currency is the Seychelles Rupee. Although the country's first language is Creole, English (which is the official business language) and French are widely understood.

Barclays offers a good basic Offshore Banking service. This includes Online Banking & Visa deferred debit/credit card facilities. The application process is easy and you are emailed the relevant forms within twenty four hours of receipt of your order. Accounts are opened speedily usually within 5 to 7 days from receipt of all documentation.

Barclays Bank (Seychelles) Ltd.

Independence Avenue Branch
Independence Avenue
P O Box 167
Victoria
Mahe

Tel: +248 383838

Offshore Banking Unit
Sham Peng Tong Plaza
P O Box 167
Victoria
Mahe

Tel: +248 383838

Current Account

When you open a Current Account you will receive a free Visa Electron card which allows access to your account 24 hours a day, 7 days a week through there cash machines.

Barclays Business Banking Services in the Seychelles

Barclays bring the benefits of financial services to customers in the Seychelles - through their network and agents across Africa and the Indian Ocean, Barclays are able to provide comprehensive support for the increasing number of larger businesses with regional operations who may be seeking to co-ordinate their banking arrangements throughout the region.

Barclays has more than a 30% share of the banking market in Seychelles, this is because they are committed to providing the highest levels of customer service.

Barclays bank in the Seychelles offer a personal service delivered in a reliable, professional and friendly style. Furthermore, they are able to draw on Barclays Group resources worldwide to support and meet your every need.

A Flexible Range of Business Banking Services

Trade services

• Bills for collection.
• Letters of credit.
• Guarantees.

Trade services

• Barclays are the first bank in Seychelles to offer funds transfer by SWIFT.
• Drafts/international money orders.
• Travellers cheques and foreign currency are also available.

Business Solutions Current Account

The Barclays Business Solutions Current Account offers you the security of a bank account with convenient access to your funds at any Barclays Branch or ATM. In addition, monthly statements are available to assist you in tracking your business activities. Barclays also offers a Foreign Currency Account facility (subject to individual country exchange control regulations)

To open a Business Solution Current Account you require:

• Company Registration Documents.
• Trading License.
• No minimum opening balance is required.
• Business Solution Current Accounts offer convenient ATM access via an ATM Card with a daily limit of SCR 3, 000.