Barclays Bank in 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 Seychelles, which declared independence from Britain in 1976, is a republic within the Commonwealth.

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

By the use of satellite communication technology throughout our branch network, allows online handling of domestic transactions. Our capability is enhanced by the use of the latest fibre-optic and satellite technology, which allows on-line handling of domestic transactions.

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 our cash machines.

Barclays Business Banking Services in Seychelles

Through our network and agents across Africa and the Indian Ocean, we are not only able to bring the benefits of Barclays financial services to our customers in the Seychelles, we can also provide comprehensive support to the increasing number of larger businesses with regional operations who may be seeking to co-ordinate their banking arrangements throughout Africa and the Indian Ocean.

Barclays has more than a 30% share of the banking market in Seychelles, and we believe this is because we are committed to providing the highest levels of customer service in our drive to be the 'Bank of Choice' for Seychelles businesses.

At Barclays in Seychelles we offer a personal service delivered in a reliable, professional and friendly style. We tailor the packages we offer to your individual requirements and can 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 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.