need a bank account with debit card

tinaanne

i recently tried to upgrade my pay as you go mobile phone and was told this wasnt possilble without a debit or visa card as proof of ID, does anyone know of a bank that will except proof of address only as i dont hold a driving license or passport?

jonesMUFCforever

Where do you bank now?
Most banks offer debit cards for even basic accounts.

glider3560

Barclays have a nice list of things they'll accept: http://www.bank.barclays.co.uk/CurrentAccounts/Identificationdocumentsrequired/P1242557966027

book12

You don't have to use photo ID when proving who you are.

If you don't have those documents such as the ones mentioned at Barclays, you could always apply for a driving licence or passport.

benoit

Isn't that photo id?

tinaanne

im currently with nationwide and have alot of problems with them, ie standing orders not being paid dispite funds being there, and i currently have a flexi account which suited at the time and they havnt been very helpful with upgrading my account, since ive had to give up work and care for my partner fulltime, i guess they see benifits as a threat.

tinaanne

im afraid i asked barclays and they insisted on photo id

tinaanne

whilst i understand all the security of photo id etc, it feels like your being victimised because you choose not to have a credit or debit card and dont hold a passport or driving license, but recently realised one of these is needed to prove your ID, but as i say i guess now im on benefits this makes me a high risk factor.

book12

You can apply online for bank accounts. Some can check you electronically, which means not physical documents are needed from you.