Join the Worshipful Company of International Bankers

Are you thinking of joining the Worshipful Company of International Bankers? Here's everything you need to know about becoming a member.

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Benefits of Membership

Joining the WCIB offers a wealth of opportunities for personal and professional growth:

  • Access our network: connect with other members in the banking and financial services industry.
  • Meet like-minded professionals: socialise and build relationships with peers who share your interests and ambitions.
  • Attend exclusive events: enjoy dinners, livery events, and industry talks that provide valuable insights and networking opportunities.
  • Experience City traditions: gain admission to the City of London's rich heritage, traditions and historic buildings.
  • Give back to the community: participate in mentoring programmes and charitable initiatives, making a positive impact on society.

Membership Criteria

To join the WCIB, you must meet one of the following criteria:

  • You currently work in banking or financial services
  • You have clients in the banking or financial services sector
  • You are pursuing a finance-related degree
  • You are a former banking/financial services professional with at least 10 years of experience in the sector

Additionally, a relevant professional qualification is preferred.

Joining Process

Becoming a member of the WCIB involves the following steps:

  1. Request an online application form
  2. Submit your application
  3. Participate in a one-to-one Zoom interview
  4. Pay your membership fee and one-off joining fee
  5. Attend the official Freedom Ceremony to formally join the Company

Membership Categories and Costs

We offer different membership categories to suit various career stages and circumstances:

  • Full: For those in full employment and resident in the UK or Crown Dependencies. £360 per annum.
  • Overseas/Retired: For those resident overseas or fully retired. £180 per annum.
  • Associates aged 26-35: Members between the ages of 26-35 and in full time employment. £180 per annum. At the age of 35 Associates advance to full membership.
  • Associates aged 25 or under: those in full time employment aged 25 or under. £90 per annum.
  • Students: those in full-time education over the age of 18. £45 per annum. You can be any age to qualify for this.

The membership year runs from 1 October to 30 September for all members, irrespective of the joining date. The initial annual subscription is reduced pro-rata during the financial year. The one-off joining fee remains the same: £200 (or £100 for Associates).

For UK taxpayers, HMRC has designated the Worshipful Company of International Bankers as a 'Professional body approved for tax relief (list 3)'. This means if you pay your own subscriptions (rather than your company paying), you may be able to claim tax relief on your subscriptions if you work in the financial services profession.

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What our partners say

We are pleased to have received support and funding from WCIB for over 20 years, working together on a number of initiatives, including the annual schools essay competition. Most recently the WCIB have made a donation of £50,000 towards the Pathways to the City programme, supporting young people on their career journey.

Sarah Devonport

CEO, The Brokerage

We very much appreciate WCIB's support in bringing the programme to as many young people in care as possible. Incentivised learning has proved to be particularly effective for young people in care, and we look forward to working actively with WCIB members to deliver its benefits.


Gavin Oldham OBE

Chair of Trustees, The Share Foundation

Since 2017, our partnership with the WCIB has greatly enriched our ability to support vulnerable families on matters of Economic Well-Being (EWB). After consultations, trials and training we created a dedicated EWB Coordinator post and a toolkit for our practitioners to use to deliver comprehensive information to service users.

Jaine Stannard

Chief Executive, School-Home Support

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- Peter Green, Charities Committee Chair

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