The realistic starting point for most non-residents is Wise Business, Revolut Business, Airwallex and Payoneer — regulated EMIs with faster onboarding. High-street banks (Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds, NatWest) typically require a UK-resident signatory or in-branch identification, though HSBC's international onboarding routes are sometimes available.
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