HOW TO OPEN A BANK ACCOUNT ONLINE IN THE UK FROM AUSTRALIA WITH BARCLAYS BANK

he second bank we’ll look at is Barclays Bank. They provide several options for people relocating to the UK. This comes with a bit of a catch though; you need a high deposit amount to open the account online from Australia. If that suits you, here is what you will need to apply:

• Proof of primary ID, such as a Passport.
• Proof of secondary ID, with proof of overseas address. This needs to be certified by a notary.
• You must deposit and maintain a balance of at least £100,000, have an income of $250,000AUD or assets of AUD$2,500,000AUD.
• You can start your account application with Barclays by calling them on +44 (0)1624 684316.

Unfortunately, the high minimum balance and deposit amounts make it quite difficult for most Australians to open a Barclays account before moving to the UK. Having said that, if you would like to make an application you can find full details in the Barclays International Account application guide.

It can be a little bit easier once you have arrived in the UK. Once you have arrived, you can apply for a Barclays account online.