European banking services

If you are a business based in the UK seeking banking services in Europe, most banks in Europe offer remote telephone, online banking services and ATM cash withdrawals. Standing orders, direct debits and electronic transfers are also available.

Bank branches

In many countries the branch network and contact with customers at branch level is still important in business banking.

It is important to maintain a good relationship with your customer manager. They are there to deal with all your queries about the day-to-day running of your business account. If you keep them up to date with your activities, they will be able to respond more swiftly when you require help from your bank.

Opening hours

Bank opening hours vary from country to country. Most are open between 9am and 5pm from Monday to Friday, though some open as early as 8am and close at 3pm. Often the size of a town will determine the opening times of a bank branch.

In some countries and especially outside large cities, banks may close over lunch time. In some countries banks do not open at all at weekends, while in others you will find that some banks open on Saturday morning.