Money Laundering Regulations

intalex

Oracle wrote:

Hi, I have a Nationwide flex account.... and they state that they certify documents for no charge. I tried it for an ICICI account and had no problems.

They did ask what is was for..... though I politely declined to answer! I don't know if any other bank offers this service for free.

I think this should work - you could state that you are applying online for a FlexAccount and need the copy certified (that's all they need to be told to certify this for you, they don't check). The Nationwide staff photocopying the document will also leave his/her staff number on the copy and sign it, although it won't be clear anywhere that it's Nationwide that has stamped and signed it.

Failing that, I think you can use a bank statement (from your other bank) as proof of identity and a utility bill as proof of address. Though it would be nice to do so, you can't use a bank statement (from your other bank) as a proof of both identity and address - it has to be one or the other.

This is from my experience with opening a FlexAccount with Nationwide, not sure if it applies to all/any other banks.

dunstonh

Failing that, I think you can use a bank statement (from your other bank) as proof of identity

Bank statement is only good for proof of address. Not proof of identity.

regularsaver1

I would not certify documents for use elsewhere if someone visited me in the bank. Only internally are we permitted to do so.

There are rules in place within the bank yes about signing things ect,

but most of the time you can take ID directly to the B.S or Bank