HSBC and Barclays Account Opening Services
Access to a major international bank account is critical for trade finance and structured transactions. Financely assists qualified corporate clients in establishing accounts with HSBC
and Barclays
in the United Kingdom. Our services include preparation of compliance-ready onboarding packs, direct submission to relationship managers, and nominee director arrangements where legally permissible. Every engagement is subject to strict KYC, AML, and sanctions screening requirements.
“The account was opened on time with full compliance approval. Without their structured onboarding support, we would not have secured a UK banking relationship.”
★★★★★
— Director, Commodity Trading Company
Service Snapshot
| Banks
|
HSBC UK, Barclays UK (corporate banking divisions) |
| Account type
|
Corporate current account with online banking and international transfer capacity |
| Eligibility
|
Post-revenue companies with verifiable business activity, clear ownership structure, and acceptable jurisdictions |
| Nominee director option
|
Available where legally permitted; nominee must be UK resident and undergo full background screening |
| Timeline
|
4–8 weeks depending on completeness of documentation and bank review |
| Fees
|
Retainer from $15,000; nominee services billed separately; success fee on account approval |
Our Scope
- Pre-screening of client documentation to avoid compliance delays
- Preparation of certified corporate records and business activity evidence
- Direct submission to HSBC and Barclays relationship managers
- Nominee director placement where permitted under UK law
- Ongoing compliance advisory and annual account maintenance support
Why Our Process Works
Common roadblocks
- Generic online applications with no response from banks
- Incomplete KYC packs causing repeated rejections
- Complex ownership structures not explained clearly
- Lack of a qualified UK resident director for compliance
Our execution
- Direct banker introductions with live mandates
- Comprehensive compliance-ready documentation packs
- Clarity on beneficial ownership and business activity
- Nominee director options for qualifying structures
Request HSBC or Barclays Account Opening Support
Submit your corporate documents, ownership chart, and transaction rationale. We will prepare a compliance-ready onboarding pack and liaise with bank officers to secure account approval.
Start The Process
Financely is a placement and advisory firm. We are not a bank. All account openings are subject to HSBC or Barclays internal approvals. Nominee director services are offered only where legally permissible and subject to full background screening. Every engagement requires AML and KYC documentation, sanctions screening, and compliance review. This page is informational and not an offer of deposit-taking services.