Many British expatriates like to run two bank accounts: a local currency bank account to finance their day-to-day living expenses, and an offshore sterling bank account in which to accumulate savings and settle any outstanding commitments back home.

There are two reasons why it's a good idea to keep most of your money offshore. Firstly, because banks in offshore centres pay deposit interest gross rather than net of tax, so your wealth builds up faster. Secondly, because you'll find a greater choice of specialist accounts and products available to you in the offshore world.

At Abbey International we believe that, just because you're living overseas, you don't have to have a long distance relationship with your money. That's why, when you bank with us, you can manage your money by phone, or you can use our Internet Banking Service for instant access at any time.

Not only will your money be looked after by one of the largest and most successful offshore banks, but it will be fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Abbey National plc, Britain's 6th largest bank.

Our location

Abbey International is based in Jersey because this is widely recognised as one of the world's best regulated offshore locations - and it's important for offshore accounts to be based in a secure, well established and politically stable financial centre.

Our services

When you're living overseas, you'll need access to a range of offshore banking services that have been specially designed to meet the needs of the expatriate.

The services we can offer you include a day-to-day current account, deposit accounts and special 'limited issue' deposits that are available from time to time. In each case you enjoy excellent rates of interest plus the tax benefits of being offshore.

Our Internet Banking Service gives you instant access to your money - anytime, anyplace. It's been designed to help you stay close to your account, wherever you are in the world. For further details, please refer to our Terms and Conditions.

Secure telephone banking, using your own personal codeword, allows you to check your balance or instruct us to make payments. Just call us on 0845 054 4000. Our lines are open from 8am to 8pm (UK time), on Business Days.