Provider profile
Standard Bank International
Offshore / international bank
An offshore and international bank account. The currencies named in the reviewed material include sterling, US dollars, Australian dollars and euro.
Profile summary
- Provider model
- Offshore bank
- Primary audience
- Full-service international banking with savings, lending, investments and FX, where the booking centre accepts you.
- Pricing
- Confirm directly
- Eligibility
- Depends on residence
Coverage
Why WiT Access covers this provider
WiT Access includes Standard Bank International in its international banking comparison because an offshore and international bank account. The currencies named in the reviewed material include sterling, US dollars, Australian dollars and euro. It is set beside other providers on account type, currencies, payments and residence limits.
At a glance
- Provider type
- Offshore bank
- Primary service
- International banking
- Client type
- Full-service international banking with savings, lending, investments and FX, where the booking centre accepts you.
- Account model
- Offshore bank account
- Featured service areas
- International banking, International bank accounts, Expat banking, Multi-currency accounts
- Official website
- international.standardbank.com/international/personal/products-and-services/bank/international-bank-accounts
- Last reviewed
- 6 October 2026
Profile
Standard Bank International is listed as an offshore / international bank. International and offshore bank accounts for clients whose eligibility and account centre depend on the jurisdiction. Offshore bank account.
Major currencies including GBP, USD, AUD and EUR. International payments, forex, cards and digital banking. Forex is part of the described service. The price depends on the account and the centre. Cards are described.
Eligibility and the account centre depend on the jurisdiction. Confirm before you move. Described as a regulated bank. The exact entity and the protection scheme depend on the booking centre. Product detail is published. Some eligibility is account-specific. Check the current tariff before opening an account.
Standard Bank International appears in International banking: Compare account type, currencies, payments and where an account can be opened. International bank accounts: Compare international account access, currencies and residence limits. Expat banking: Compare banking for people living outside their country of origin.
Who it may be relevant to
- May be relevant to full-service international banking with savings, lending, investments and FX, where the booking centre accepts you.
How the service works
- Availability
- Confirm by residence
International considerations
- Residence
- Confirm by residence
- Moving country
- Eligibility and the account centre depend on the jurisdiction. Confirm before you move.
- Currency
- Major currencies including GBP, USD, AUD and EUR.
- Regulation
- Described as a regulated bank. The exact entity and the protection scheme depend on the booking centre.
Notable characteristics
- Offshore bank
- Recorded audience: Full-service international banking with savings, lending, investments and FX, where the booking centre accepts you
Points to consider
- International and offshore bank accounts for clients whose eligibility and account centre depend on the jurisdiction
- Forex is part of the described service. The price depends on the account and the centre
- Eligibility and the account centre depend on the jurisdiction. Confirm before you move
- Described as a regulated bank. The exact entity and the protection scheme depend on the booking centre
Questions to confirm
- Can I open this account where I live?
- Which legal entity would hold the account?
- Is this a bank account or a payment account?
- Which currencies can be held, received and sent?
- Which deposit-protection or safeguarding regime applies?
- What happens to the account if I move country?
Comparisons
Featured across WiT Access
Service area
International banking
Compare account type, currencies, payments and where an account can be opened.
View comparisonService area
International bank accounts
Compare international account access, currencies and residence limits.
View comparisonService area
Expat banking
Compare banking for people living outside their country of origin.
View comparisonService area
Multi-currency accounts
Compare multi-currency accounts, local details and conversion costs.
View comparison
Compare with similar providers
Bank
DBS
A Singapore bank account with multi-currency balances, for residents and people relocating to Singapore. It is not described as a universal…
View provider
Mortgage broker
HSBC Expat
HSBC Expat and HSBC International Mortgage Services refer international mortgages to local HSBC teams and describe UK non-resident mortgage…
View provider
Bank
NatWest International
A Jersey-booked international bank account, with a sterling International Select account and a Cash Management account in more than one…
View provider
Bank
OCBC
A Singapore bank account with a Global Savings Account in up to 10 major currencies, including a remote route for selected passport holders.
View provider
Related guides and tools
International bank accounts
Accounts compared for people who bank across borders.
Bank accounts before moving abroad
What to look at in an account before a move.
How multi-currency accounts work
Holding, receiving and converting more than one currency.
Currency converter
Convert an amount at a rate you enter.
Sources and review
- Official website
- international.standardbank.com
- International banking comparison
- International bank accounts comparison
- Expat banking comparison
- Multi-currency accounts comparison
Last reviewed: 6 October 2026
This profile is based on public provider information reviewed by WiT Access. Product availability, fees, eligibility and regulatory arrangements can change.
WiT Access provides general information and comparison resources. This profile is not a personal recommendation or suitability assessment. Availability, pricing, eligibility and regulatory arrangements should be confirmed directly with the provider.