Weatherbys Private Bank

Spear’s Review

Founded in 1770, Weatherbys is a seventh-generation, family-owned business. The banking division includes Weatherbys Private Bank, Weatherbys Racing Bank, Arkle Finance Ltd and insurance broker Weatherbys Hamilton. 

Weatherbys Private Bank, winner of the Spear’s Award for Best UK Private Bank in 2023 and 2024, offers day-to-day banking services, including current accounts, foreign exchange services, flexible lending facilities and bespoke deposit accounts, as well as investment and wealth planning – including tax, trusts and estate planning – for HNW and UHNW individuals.

According to the bank, Weatherbys’ typical client earns over £300,000 a year, or has assets worth more than £5 million. Offering banking services and investment and wealth planning advice, private bankers also have specialist knowledge in a range of areas. This includes teams that understand the increasingly complex financial needs of farms and landed estates; services for expats and citizens who live abroad but who are looking to purchase property in the UK; a team dedicated to servicing US citizens; and bankers with experience advising sports professionals.