Barclays Bank Asks Nigerians With Less Than £100,000 To Close Their Accounts

Barclays Bank has asked expatriates, including Nigerians, with less than £100,000 deposit to close their accounts.

In a letter dated June 12, 2017, the bank informed the customers

“The new minimum level will now be £100,000. Top up your savings and investments to £100,000 or more before 1 August 2017, to continue with the service, or close your account and transfer your monies to another provider without charge, 

” the letter read. 

“We understand that you may be disappointed by this and we will aim to offer you as much assistance as possible during this transition period.”