Best International bank account

Member since 04 December 2022

jules3beNew member15 June 2023 13:06:41

Hi, I am moving from the UK to Italy and I need to know which bank is best for offering an international current account. Just been told that you have to be resident in the UK to have a Barclays current account.

Any advise welcome.

Thanks

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Modicasa Serial expat

Member since 15 August 2020

ModicasaSerial expat17 June 2023 04:32:06

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It depends where you are going to be living. If you have a credit agricole in your town, then they seem a good bet. There arent many intl banks in Italy so your choice is Deutschebank, a couple of French ones and perhaps a couple of others. None of which have country wide coverage, and tend to be very localised. If you're in MIlan you will have more choice. If you mean a bank whcih can deal internationally then some of the Italian banks are good, but expensive.

jules3be New member

Member since 04 December 2022

jules3beNew member17 June 2023 16:59:24

@Modicasa Thank you for your response. I want a bank that will accept UK and Italian payments into my current account. I have no idea if this is possible.

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Modicasa Serial expat

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ModicasaSerial expat18 June 2023 05:15:20

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Any bank will accept payments from third countries, but as you are receiving GBP presumably and wanting to deposit that in euros will end up costing you alot with traditional banking. If you get a Wise card you can transfer your money into euros and then into your italian bank as a direct SEPA which costs nothing. Im sure there are loads of other methods.