[OffshorePrivacy]

Actually for UK account openings the clients have to incorporate through our registrar as they provide the introduction to the bank.

[offshorewizard]

Interesting. As a UK citizen I found it an incredible hassle opening up a standard checking account at HSBC. They demanded absolutely that I visit the bank in person.

Also, bear in mind that the channel islands offshore banks will charge you fees if you don't have a load in there (more than 25,000 pounds or so) even thought the minimum deposit will be less than that.

If for example you invest 1000 pounds and they charge you 20/month just to keep the account open you aren't making anything on that tax-free interest.

[OffshorePrivacy]

Slogold can answer this also, but I have always seen HSBC require your documents to be approved by a local HSBC bank or sometimes a correspondent bank.

[slogold]

It all depend on the banker you know, some branches requrie this some accept verification by notary.

[jdcesari]

perhaps can you try
http://www.ivobank.com/

[FreedomFighter777]

Originally Posted by jdcesari

perhaps can you try
http://www.ivobank.com/

Interesting ! Have you had any experience with this bank?


FREEDOM

[QQQ100]

still exist this bank?

[slogold]

they closed their business

[eurotraveler]

Question:
What is the low fees bank in UK with street branchs in London?
Perhaps NatWest or Abbey National?

[OffshorePrivacy]

Capital One & Suntrust virtual bank accounts are black listed by PP, account suspension guaranteed.

interesting signature -- who is selling these virtual accounts here on talkgold that no longer works with PP? Vcc2Buy