Barclays sets UK expats six month deadline to exit current or savings accounts

Barclays said on 22 September that British people living abroad will no longer be able to hold a Barclays UK current or savings account, potentially impacting many expats around the world.  Its decision followed a review of its international offerings that began in 2021 when it decided to close accounts in certain jurisdictions.  Barclays is now sending out notifications to customers, providing them with a six-month warning before the closure of their accounts. Barclays said the UK products were designed for customers within the UK: "We will no longer be offering personal current o...