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Try different banks, branches. HSBC has a Passport account, it will cost you @ £5 , enquire with them.niravora wrote:Hi,
I have recently arrived to UK on Tier 1 visa. I am still looking for a job. In the meanwhile i want to open a bank account so that i dont have to carry cash every time i go for shopping as well as can use it for online shopping.
But major hurdle that i am facing is : every bank (HSBC, Barclays, Abbey, Natwest, Halifax) is asking for address proof. I am staying with one of my friend in shared rental accomodation, so i dont have any utility bills, driver license for that matter no document with UK address.
Could you kindly advise on options to overcome this and open an account ?
Thanks & Regards,
niravora
UK resident means you are residing (or living) in the UK. Usually that means you will have to show some sort of address proof that you live in the UK (utility bill, council tax receipt, property documents) along with a photo ID - usually a passport or nationality ID.gooner2011 wrote:hi.. im looking into my wife opening a bank account.. she will be here on a settlement visa and i was looking at the halifax easy cash a/c but it says you have to be a uk resident and i assume this to mean uk passport holder..
does anyone have any uptodate info..
many thanks