European banking services

Introduction

Guide

If you are a business based in the UK aiming to set up a business in Europe, you need to know how commercial banks operate in Europe. You also need to know how business banking services differ from those offered by the majority of UK commercial banks.

Since many major banks have an international network, you may find that you can operate a business account and exchange currencies without changing banks. However, each national banking system is different, and, therefore, the conditions and charges that are associated with certain services also differ from country to country.

This guide explains what you will need to set up your business account in Europe, and the banking services available. The term 'Europe' covers countries in the European Union and European Economic Area.