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All about instant access offshore saving accounts

Instant access offshore savings accounts can offer many advantages if you live or work abroad. They can help to simplify the process of managing your money and keeping your finances separate from those that you maintain while in the UK, avoiding the vagaries of fluctuating exchange rates in the process.

With an instant access offshore savings account, you can withdraw money as soon as you need it, doing away with the requirement of giving your bank notice beforehand. Lloyds TSB International offers a number of international savings accounts that provide you with instant access to your savings, meaning that you can stay safe in the knowledge that you can get to your money whenever you need it.

Instant access offshore savings benefits and features

There are numerous benefits associated with offshore savings accounts. You can open accounts in currencies other than sterling if you wish, sidestepping the problems associated with converting cash while you live or work overseas. By choosing an offshore savings vehicle with a bank you're already familiar with, you can also do away with the need to deal with a foreign entity and the potential language barriers that this may result in when it comes to statements and other paperwork.

This means that you can move much more quickly when it comes to making deposits, withdrawing money and changing your account as your circumstances develop, ensuring your cash works as much as possible for you. Offshore savings accounts can be ideal for anyone thinking of living, working or even retiring abroad - so if you're in this position and want to make as much preparation as possible in terms of your finances, it's worth considering all of the options available to you.

Lloyds TSB International's instant access offshore savings products

At Lloyds TSB International, there are a number of offshore savings products designed to meet the needs of customers who need to be able to deposit and withdraw money with no notice and without incurring charges. The International Bonus Saver Account offers a great range of benefits to those moving their funds from another bank to Lloyds TSB International.

An introductory bonus offshore rate is available to those opening this product, while access to your savings is available both over the phone and via the internet 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You can open instant access offshore savings accounts in either sterling or euro currencies as long as you have a minimum deposit of £5,000 or 5,000 euros respectively.

New customers must have a gross annual income of £50,000 or currency equivalent to apply. Alternatively, new customers should have more than £25,000 or currency equivalent to invest with Lloyds TSB International within three months of opening the account.

Tiered interest rates are linked to the account, with interest payments being made on a monthly basis. And you can deposit money into your account at any time, enabling maximum flexibility when it comes to increasing your balance and therefore your interest payments to get the most from your savings.

If you're interested in taking advantage of instant access international savings accounts from Lloyds TSB International, all you need to do is get in touch with them to find out more about the options available to you. To find out more, visit Lloyds TSB International.

Where to find advice before investing offshore

Investing offshore can seem like an attractive option, but it is important to be fully informed ahead of making any investment decision and it may be wise to seek independent advice before taking the plunge.

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Factors to consider when making international investments

Whether you are contemplating putting money into an offshore fund because you think it will offer the best return on investment, or wish to open a savings account in a different country because you are going to work or retire there, you should consider a number of factors.

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