Seafarer Bank Account
Open an international banking account to suit your lifestyle as you travel the seas. A Seafarer account is designed specifically for yacht crew who may need to bank in multiple currencies.
£
2 500
Minimum opening deposit
$
3 500
Minimum opening deposit
€
2 500
Minimum opening deposit
AU$
3 500
Minimum opening deposit
£
2 500
Minimum account balance
$
3 500
Minimum account balance
€
2 500
Minimum account balance
AU$
3 500
Minimum account balance
£
0
Quarterly Maintenance fee
$
0
Quarterly Maintenance fee
€
0
Quarterly Maintenance fee
AU$
0
Quarterly Maintenance fee
GBP, USD, EUR, AUD
Supported currencies
Benefits of Seafarer Bank Account
Easy access
Opening a Seafarer Bank Account is the most convenient way to bank abroad and around the globe
Digital banking
Manage your day-to-day banking needs easily and securely using the mobile app or online banking
Visa debit card
Get the optional Visa card to safely pay online, in-store and draw cash worldwide
Multi-currency
If your work takes you to another region, you can open an additional account in the appropriate currency
What you get
- An international bank account available in GBP, USD, EUR and AUD
- Unlimited deposits and withdrawals to and from your account
- An optional Visa debit card for easy payments and withdrawals worldwide *
- Free electronic payments **
- Online banking for international payments, transfers and to manage your account
- Mobile banking to manage, view and link and transfer funds between your accounts
See Seafarer Bank Account fact sheet
* Fees and charges apply
** Free UK and international electronic transfers completed through Online Banking. This excludes agents’ charges, foreign correspondents’ charges or indirect transaction costs.
Your Visa debit card unlocks a world of luxury benefits, offers and discounts. Visit the Visa benefits page to learn more.
What it costs
- No account maintenance fee
- Visa debit card withdrawal fees - 1.75% (minimum £ 2 | $ 3 | € 3 | AU$ 3.50)
- See the pricing guide for details on transaction fees
How to get it
- Complete and submit the online application form and we will then be in touch with the next steps to upload your supporting documents
Terms and Conditions
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What you get
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What it costs
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How to get it
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Terms and Conditions
- An international bank account available in GBP, USD, EUR and AUD
- Unlimited deposits and withdrawals to and from your account
- An optional Visa debit card for easy payments and withdrawals worldwide *
- Free electronic payments **
- Online banking for international payments, transfers and to manage your account
- Mobile banking to manage, view and link and transfer funds between your accounts
See Seafarer Bank Account fact sheet
* Fees and charges apply
** Free UK and international electronic transfers completed through Online Banking. This excludes agents’ charges, foreign correspondents’ charges or indirect transaction costs.
Your Visa debit card unlocks a world of luxury benefits, offers and discounts. Visit the Visa benefits page to learn more.
- No account maintenance fee
- Visa debit card withdrawal fees - 1.75% (minimum £ 2 | $ 3 | € 3 | AU$ 3.50)
- See the pricing guide for details on transaction fees
- Complete and submit the online application form and we will then be in touch with the next steps to upload your supporting documents
ACCOUNT INTEREST RATES
View international personal banking - Variable interest rates
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