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New US Dollar and Euro offers from Abbey International

24th May 2010 Print

Abbey International has launched two new US Dollar and Euro deposit services to create a broad based combination of account options. The new packages offer competitive 12 month Fixed Deposit Contracts, easy access to funds via the Abbey International Gold account and the exclusive benefits of a Visa Infinite card. Preferential foreign exchange rates are also included.

With the US Dollar international banking service, clients earn 2.00% AER fixed on a limited offer US Dollar 12 month Fixed Deposit Contract. The minimum opening balance is $150,000, with clients required to introduce funds which are new to Abbey International. Clients will also receive 0.25% AER variable on their Gold account, with this rate tracking the US Federal Reserve Rate for 12 months. The minimum opening balance is $200,000.

The Euro international banking service offers clients 2.40% AER fixed on a limited offer Euro 12 month Fixed Deposit Contract. The minimum opening balance is €100,000, with clients again required to introduce funds which are new to Abbey International. Clients will also receive 1.00% AER variable on their Gold account, with the interest rate tracking the European Central Bank Repo Rate for 12 months. The minimum balance is €150,000.

Clients will additionally be eligible for a year’s free subscription to the recently launched Abbey International Visa Infinite card. Introduced following a period of careful planning and research into the real needs of the international traveller, Visa Infinite cards set new standards in the provision of concierge and lifestyle benefits. The Abbey International Visa Infinite deferred debit card also provides a comprehensive range of free medical and travel insurance benefits.

Commenting on the new range of offers, Head of Client Experience Jane Matthews said, “Our Gold account is designed to meet the multiple currency banking needs of international clients everywhere. Our Visa Infinite card enhances this banking offer with a comprehensive range of lifestyle, concierge and insurance benefits, designed to exceed the most demanding clients’ expectations. With this new bundle of offers which are all designed to work together, clients can benefit from enhanced interest rates on their fixed term deposits and Gold account holdings, whilst gaining free access to the comprehensive range of benefits available with the Abbey International Visa Infinite deferred debit card.”

Abbey International is part of the Global Division of Santander Private banking. The Santander Group has more than 150 years experience in banking, with clients all over the world.

For further information on banking with Abbey International, visit abbeyinternational.com.