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Important Information about our services

This important legal information relates to this website (the "Site") and contains the terms on which we make it available to you. The information also includes important information about the regulatory status of some of our companies and important risk warnings.

Contacting us

If you have any questions or comments about this Site please Contact us.

Telephone calls

Calls may be recorded for security reasons and so that we may monitor the quality of our service.

Call costs may vary. Please check with your telecoms provider.

Site terms

References to "you" or "your" are references to any person accessing the Site. References to "we", "us" or "our" are references to Barclays Bank PLC, Barclays Bank Ireland PLC or any affiliate as appropriate. References to "Barclays Group" are references to us, our parent company and any companies we or our parent company totally or partly own at any time.

These terms govern your use of the Site and by accessing the Site you agree to be bound by them. Certain sections of the Site may be governed by separate terms in addition to these Site terms. In the event of a conflict, the separate terms will take precedence for those sections.

Please note that if you are an existing Barclays customer, these terms will apply in addition to those contained in your product or service terms, an additional copy of which can be obtained from us. All Barclays products and services are subject to separate terms which govern their use. We may change these Site terms at any time without notice by updating this posting and your continued access to or use of this Site will constitute your acceptance of any such changes.

Use of site
We may terminate your access to or use of this Site for any valid reason, including where we believe that you have not acted in accordance with the terms of this Site.

Copyright, all rights reserved
The entire content of this Site is subject to copyright with all rights reserved and the information held is for your personal use only. You may not download (all or in part), transmit or modify the Site without our prior permission. However, you may print out part or all of the site for your own personal use.
No third party is permitted to link any other website to this Site or frame or scrape the content of this Site without obtaining our prior written consent.

Data protection and Privacy
By using our Site, you agree with the collection, the use and the disclosure of your personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

We may record and monitor calls made or received by us to maintain high quality service standards, to check instructions and for your protection and ours.

Third party products and services
Where we provide links to third party websites, such links are not an endorsement by us of any products or services in such websites. You use such links entirely at your own risk and we accept no responsibility or liability for the content, use or availability of such websites. We have not verified the truth or accuracy of any content of such websites.

This Site may also contain some material provided by third parties and we accept no responsibility or liability for the accuracy of such material.

No offer
Nothing on this Site is intended as a solicitation, offer, or recommendation to acquire or dispose of any investment or to engage in any other transaction, or to provide any investment, advice or service. You should obtain relevant and specific professional advice tailored for your personal circumstances before making any investment decision.

Tax
We may ask you questions about your tax position and may explain to you the general legal or tax position relating to our products or services. You understand and agree that we do this to provide you with information on those products or services and to assist you in selecting which products or services may be appropriate.

You acknowledge that we are not a legal or tax adviser and do not provide legal or tax advice. You understand and agree that you must obtain your own independent advice, tailored to your own particular circumstances. You will not rely on the information provided by us as a substitute for taking your own independent tax and legal advice.

You have sole responsibility for the management of your tax affairs, including making any applicable filings and payments and complying with any applicable laws and regulations in relation to taxation. We do not condone or support any conduct by you that is in violation of any rules, regulations or laws applicable to yourself.

Certain jurisdictions have a requirement for us to either withhold tax on certain payments and/or report these payments or other information to tax authorities.

Please refer to any terms and conditions provided to you for additional tax related information.

United States Taxation IRS CIRCULAR 230: We do not provide tax advice. Please note that (i) any discussion of US tax matters cannot be used by you for the purpose of avoiding tax penalties; (ii) any information which may be provided on this Site is provided to support the promotion or marketing of the matters addressed herein; and (iii) you should seek advice based on your particular circumstances from an independent tax advisor.

No warranty
Although we have taken reasonable care to ensure that the information on this Site is accurate, we give no warranties with regard to the accuracy, timeliness or completeness of that information.

Opinions and any other content of the Site are provided by us for your personal use and informational purposes only. They are subject to change without notice.

No liability
We accept no liability for any losses of any kind unless directly caused by our negligence, wilful default or fraud.

However, we do not exclude our duties or liabilities under applicable legal or regulatory requirements.

We may modify, suspend or discontinue, temporarily or permanently, the Site or any part of it, with or without notice, at any time. We shall not be liable to you or to any third party for any such modification, suspension or discontinuance of the Site.

Governing law
English law governs these terms and the English Courts shall have non-exclusive jurisdiction to determine any matter or dispute in connection with or arising out of this Site and these terms.

Countries from which you may access this site
This Site is not directed to, nor intended for distribution or use by, any person or entity in any jurisdiction or country where the publication or availability of this Site or such distribution or use would be contrary to local law or regulation. You should not access the site or information on this site if you know that your access would contravene applicable local, national or international laws.

For guidance on rules governing your use, please contact a legal adviser. In particular, this site is not directed to, or intended for use by, residents of the United States, Japan, Malaysia, Taiwan or India.

Complaints

We want to hear from you if you feel unhappy with the service you've received from us. Letting us know your concerns gives us the opportunity to put matters right for you and improve our service to all our clients. You can contact us in person, in writing, by email or by telephone. Alternatively, you can also contact your Private Banker in person or via their direct contact details.

When you contact us please make sure you give us the following information:

  • Your name, address and account details
  • A clear description of your concern or complaint
  • Details of what you would like us to do to resolve the complaint
  • Copies of any relevant documents/information
  • A daytime telephone number and any times during which we can contact you

We will try to resolve your complaint as quickly as possible. The first step is for us to be clear about the nature of your complaint, and to identify what we can do to resolve the issue. The more information you can provide us the better.

We will confirm who will handle your complaint and give you details of how to contact them. Please note, this may not be the person to whom you originally made your complaint. We will also provide you with a unique reference number.

We aim to resolve your complaint within four weeks. However, if we are unable to do this we will send you a written update to let you know when we expect to reply. If we have been unable to complete our investigations within eight weeks, we will write to you again to explain why there is a delay. When we have finished our investigations into your complaint we will be in touch to provide you with a full response.

If we do not resolve your complaint internally to your satisfaction, you may be able to refer it to the Financial Ombudsman Service in the United Kingdom, or the equivalent service for complaints which originate from jurisdictions outside of the United Kingdom. Please note that there is not an equivalent ombudsman service in Jersey or Guernsey.

You can obtain a copy of the Financial Ombudsman Service explanatory leaflet from any member of staff or contact the Financial Ombudsman Service directly at:

The Financial Ombudsman Service
South Quay Plaza
183 Marsh Wall
London
E14 9SR
Telephone: 0800 023 4567
Email: complaint.info@financial-ombudsman.org.uk

Ireland

For clients of Barclays Bank Ireland PLC

If you’re not happy with any part of our service or products, you can let us know by contacting us in the following ways:

Over the Phone:
Call your Private Banker or contact our Dublin based team on +353 1 920 3040.

In Writing:
Barclays Bank Ireland PLC
Private Bank Client Services
One Molesworth Street
Dublin 2
Ireland
D02 RF29

Or by email: BBI.Complaints@barclays.com

We will try to resolve your complaint as quickly as possible. The first step is for us to be clear about the nature of your complaint, and to identify what we can do to resolve the issue. The more information you can provide us the better.

If we cannot resolve your complaint within 35 Working Days for any payment related queries or 40 Working Days for all other queries, from when you first contacted us, or if we do not resolve your complaint internally to your satisfaction, you may be able to refer your complaint to the Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman (FSPO). You must be an “eligible complainant”. The FSPO is an organisation set up by law to provide a free and independent service for resolving disputes with financial firms. For more information, see their website or contact them directly at:

Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman
Lincoln House
Lincoln Place
Dublin 2, D02 VH29
Email: info@fspo.ie

Accounts based in Jersey

If your account is based in Jersey, you may have the option to refer your complaint to the Channel Islands Ombudsman who independently reviews any eligible complaint which we are unable to resolve to your satisfaction. This is a free service.

Please contact the Channel Islands Financial Ombudsman (CIFO).

Accounts based in Guernsey

If your account is based in Guernsey, you may have the option to refer your complaint to the Channel Islands Ombudsman who independently reviews any eligible complaint which we are unable to resolve to your satisfaction. This is a free service.

Please contact the Channel Islands Financial Ombudsman (CIFO).

Online dispute resolution

Under the EU (Online Dispute Resolution for Consumer Disputes) Regulations 2015, traders such as Barclays Bank Ireland PLC who sell services online are obliged to inform consumers of a EU wide online dispute resolution platform for consumers who wish to resolve out of court disputes which have arisen online.

The ODR Regulation

The European Commission has established an online dispute resolution platform (ODR platform). This is specifically designed to help customers resident in the European Union who have bought goods or services online from traders established in the European Union but were unable to get their complaint resolved to their satisfaction.

You can submit your complaint online through the ODR platform in any of the official languages of the European Union. The platform will then send your complaint to the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) for an independent review within 90 days. To save time you may wish to contact the FOS directly using the details above.

You can access the platform by visiting the ODR website

As a Barclays customer, you may use this service if you are still resident in the EU and purchased your product or service with us online. 
You will need:
Our name: Barclays
Our email: ODR@barclays.com
Our website address:  privatebank.barclays.com
Our geographic address:  United Kingdom

Compensation

UK
Your eligible deposits with Barclays Bank PLC are protected up to a total of £85,000 by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme, the UK's deposit guarantee scheme. This limit is applied to the total of any deposits you have with the following: Barclays, Barclays Bank, Barclaycard, Barclays Corporate, and Barclays Private Bank. Any total deposits you hold above the limit between these brands are unlikely to be covered.

Please ask here for further information or visit www.fscs.org.uk

How FSCS protects your money [PDF, 543KB]

Investments: If we are unable to meet our liabilities in respect of investment business, if you make a valid claim you may be entitled to redress from the FSCS in respect of the investments that we arrange. This depends on the type of business and circumstances of the claim. Most type of investment business' are covered for 100% of the first £85,000. Further information about compensation arrangements is available from the FSCS.

Guernsey
Barclays Bank PLC, Guernsey Branch, is a participant in the Guernsey Banking Deposit Compensation Scheme. The Scheme offers protection for 'qualifying deposits' up to £50,000, subject to certain limitations. The maximum total amount of compensation is capped at £100,000,000 in any five year period. Full details are available on the Scheme’s website at www.dcs.gg or on request.

Isle of Man
Deposits made with Barclays Bank PLC, Isle of Man branch are covered by the Isle of Man Depositors’ Compensation Scheme as set out in the Depositors’ Compensation Scheme Regulations 2010.

Jersey
Barclays Bank PLC, Jersey branch is a participant in the Jersey Banking Depositor Compensation Scheme. The Scheme offers protection for eligible deposits of up to £50,000. The maximum total amount of compensation is capped at £100,000,000 in any 5 year period. Full details of the Scheme and banking groups covered are available on the States of Jersey website www.gov.je/dcs or on request.

Barclays Bank Ireland PLC
Barclays Bank Ireland PLC is a member of Ireland’s statutory Deposit Guarantee Scheme (DGS), administered by the Central Bank of Ireland. The DGS protects eligible depositors if a credit institution is unable to meet its financial obligations. Most deposits are covered by the scheme. The maximum amount payable is €100,000 in respect of all eligible deposits held by one depositor. For further information on the DGS, please refer to the DGS www.depositguarantee.ie. A copy of the DGS information sheet is on our website [PDF, 620KB].

We are also covered by Ireland’s statutory Investor Compensation Scheme. Compensation is available for certain investments only and is limited to 90% of the amount of the loss, subject to a maximum payment of €20,000. For further information on the Investor Compensation Scheme, please refer to its website.

Monaco
The Monaco branch of Barclays Bank PLC is a participant in the Fonds de Garantie des Depots et de Resolution, the French deposit guarantee scheme.

The Fonds de Garantie des Depots et de Resolution (FGDR), created by law in 1999, protects clients when a banking institution fails. The Deposit Guarantee compensates depositors for an amount up to €100,000 per person, per institution.

The Investors Guarantee compensates up to €70,000 per person, per institution, for securities (stocks, bonds).

The FGDR can also intervene on a Resolution basis [English PDF, 213KB] and [French PDF, 206KB], before the institution fails.

Risk warnings

Risk warnings are provided for your information and protection. We strongly encourage you to read them and to contact us if you have any questions about the features or risks of any investment or service.

Risk warnings about investing

Illustrations of the likely risk and reward properties of possible portfolios and investments on this Site are not specific advice about any investment and you should not rely on them. Any illustrations are accurate at the time of writing, and may be subject to change.

The recommendations made for your actual portfolio might differ from any asset allocation or strategies outlined on this Site. Please ensure that your portfolio is updated or redefined when your investment objectives or personal circumstances change.

The value of the investments which may be stated on this Site, and the income from them, may fall as well as rise. Past performance of investments is no guide to future performance.

You may not get back the amount of capital you invest. Any income projections and yields are estimated and are included for indication only. Further, any valuations given on this Site may not accurately reflect the values at which investments may actually be bought or sold and no allowance has been made for taxation.

Data which may be found on this Site is based on quantitative research and analysis of historical data using current and proposed asset weightings and proprietary projections of expected returns and estimates of future volatility. Data does not reflect actual trading, liquidity constraints, fees and other costs. It should not be taken as a forecast or estimate of likely future returns. As illustrations do not take into account fees and commissions, or taxation, the actual performance of any investment might be more or less than is stated in any illustration.

Products or services that involve leverage can result in losses that exceed your initial deposit and may not be suitable for all investors.

Risk warnings about legal and tax advice

We do not provide any legal or tax advice and recommend that you obtain your own independent legal advice and independent tax advice, tailored to your particular circumstances. In order to provide you with information on our products and services, we may explain to you our understanding of the general tax position relating to them. We do not assume any legal responsibility for anyone acting on the information provided, and as tax law is subject to frequent change your position should be checked with an independent professional advisor.

Risk warnings about borrowing

If a loan is denominated in a currency other than Sterling, changes in the exchange rate may increase the Sterling equivalent of your debt. For loans secured on property, the Barclays Group will require a first charge over the property. Your property may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.

As a responsible lender, we only want you to borrow what you can afford, and in a way that is best for you. When considering your application, your financial circumstances will be assessed before we make a decision to lend money. And remember, if you should run into any difficulties please contact us as soon as you become aware of them.

Risk warnings about dealing with offices outside the UK

Rules and regulations for the protection of investors and/or deposits under the UK Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 may not apply to any business conducted from offices located outside of the UK and investors and/or depositors conducting business through our non-UK offices may not be able to benefit from the provisions of the UK Financial Services Compensation Scheme.

Company and regulatory information

Unless otherwise indicated, information contained within this Site is provided by Barclays Bank PLC.

  • Barclays offers private and overseas banking, credit and investment solutions to its clients through Barclays Bank PLC and its subsidiary companies. Barclays Bank PLC is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority (Financial Services Register No.122702) and is a member of the London Stock Exchange and NEX. Registered in England. Registered No. 1026167. Registered Office: 1 Churchill Place, London E14 5HP.
  • Barclays Bank PLC, Jersey Branch is regulated by the Jersey Financial Services Commission. Barclays Bank PLC, Jersey Branch has its principal business address in Jersey at 13 Library Place, St Helier, Jersey JE4 8NE, Channel Islands.
  • Barclays Bank PLC, Guernsey Branch is licensed by the Guernsey Financial Services Commission under the Banking Supervision (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law 1994, as amended, and the Protection of Investors (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law 1987, as amended. Barclays Bank PLC, Guernsey Branch has its principal place of business at St Julian’s Court, St Julian’s Avenue, St Peter Port, Guernsey.
  • Barclays Bank PLC, Isle of Man Branch is licensed by the Isle of Man Financial Services Authority. Barclays Bank PLC, Isle of Man Branch has its principal business address in the Isle of Man at Barclays House, Victoria Street, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM99 1AJ.
  • Barclays Wealth Management Jersey Limited is regulated by the Jersey Financial Services Commission. Registered in Jersey. Registered Number: 47326. 39-41 Broad Street, St Helier, Jersey JE2 3RR, Channel Islands.
  • Barclays Bank PLC Monaco operates through a branch which is duly authorised and falls under the dual supervision of the Monegasque regulator ‘Commission de Contrôle des Activités Financières’ (with regards to investment services) and the French regulator ‘Autorité de Contrôle Prudentiel et de Résolution’ (in respect of banking & credit services and prudential supervision). The registered office of Barclays Bank PLC Monaco branch is located at 31 avenue de La Costa, MC 98000 Monaco – Tel. + 377 93 15 35 35. Barclays Bank PLC Monaco branch is also registered with the Monaco Trade and Industry Register under No. 68 S 01191. VAT No. FR 40 00002674 9. Barclays Private Asset Management (Monaco) SAM, a limited liability company (Société Anonyme Monégasque) operating under Monegasque Law, with a share capital of €1,005,000, having its registered office in Monaco at 31 avenue de la Costa, B.P. 4 – MC 98001 Monaco Cedex. - Tél. : +377 93 10 51 51, registered in the Monaco Trade and Industry Register under No. 94 S 03039 – with S.S.E.E. N° 671C06692, with VAT number: FR 00 00003617 7 regulated by the Monegasque Regulator “Commission de Contrôle des Activités Financières”.
  • Barclays Bank (Suisse) SA is a bank registered in Switzerland and regulated and supervised by FINMA. Registered No. CH-660.0.118.986-6. Registered Office: Chemin de Grange-Canal 18-20, P.O. Box 3941, 1211 Geneva 3, Switzerland. Registered branch: Beethovenstrasse 19, P.O. Box, 8027 Zurich. Registered VAT No. CHE-106.002.386. Barclays Bank (Suisse) SA is a subsidiary of Barclays Bank PLC registered in England, authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority. It is registered under No. 1026167 and its registered office is 1 Churchill Place, London E14 5HP.
  • Barclays Bank Ireland PLC, trading as Barclays Private Bank, is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland. Registered in Ireland. Registered Number: 396330. Registered Office: Two Park Place, Hatch Street, Dublin 2, D02 NP94. Calls are recorded in line with our legal and regulatory obligations, and for quality and monitoring purposes.
  • Barclays Bank PLC, India Branch. Visit Barclays.com. Registered Office in India: 801/808 Ceejay House, Shivsagar Estate, Dr Annie Besant Road, Worli Mumbai 400 018. Barclays Bank PLC. is a member of Banking Codes and Standards Board of India.
  • Barclays Bank PLC (DIFC Branch) (Registered No. 0060) is regulated by the Dubai Financial Services Authority. Barclays Bank PLC (DIFC Branch) may only undertake the financial services activities that fall within the scope of its existing DFSA licence. Principal place of business: International Banking, Dubai International Financial Centre, The Gate Village Building No. 10, Level 6, PO Box 506674, Dubai, UAE.
  • Barclays Bank PLC (DIFC Branch) (Registered No. 0060) is regulated by the Dubai Financial Services Authority. Barclays Bank PLC (DIFC Branch) may only undertake the financial services activities that fall within the scope of its existing DFSA licence. Principal place of business: Private Bank, Dubai International Financial Centre, The Gate Village Building No. 10, Level 6, PO Box 506674, Dubai, UAE. This information has been distributed by Barclays Bank PLC (DIFC Branch). Related financial products or services are only available to Professional Clients as defined by the DFSA.

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