In this episode of Banking Without Borders, we rank the four biggest names in UK private banking — Lloyds, HSBC Global Private Banking, Coutts, and Barclays — and ask whether the exclusivity actually holds up.We cover what private banking really costs to access, what you get for your money, and where the gap between the prestige and the reality is uncomfortably wide. Spoiler: the savings rates are embarrassing.We cover:What separates private banking from premier banking — and why it mattersLloyds as the most accessible entry point, and whether that's a good thingHSBC Global Private Banking's multi-currency edge and travel card suiteWhy Coutts is still the most prestigious name in the room, despite disappointing cash ratesBarclays Private Bank's £3m entry bar and its investment banking accessThe savings rates across all four — and why they're not the pointWhich banks we left off the list and whyThe three-question checklist for working out if you actually need a private bankWho private banking is genuinely built for — and who should stay well clearIf you've ever been curious about what sits above premier banking, or whether the mystique of Coutts and HSBC Privé is justified, this episode breaks it down properly.Connect with us (via LinkedIn)Jan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jan-watermann/Jonny: http://www.linkedin.com/in/jonny-peaseGot a question or topic you want us to cover? Drop us a message at [email protected]

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