Applying for co-op cashminder account

stradlinho

What do you need to take with you to open an account in a co-op branch?

Thanks

curly04

Just standard ID and proof of you address and Photo ID

when we went into the branch but it did take a few days to open the accounts

good luck

stradlinho

i do not have a driving licence or passport so is a full birth certificate ok?

dojoman

stradlinho wrote: »

i do not have a driving licence or passport so is a full birth certificate ok?

Why don`t you ring them and ask? that way you will not have a wasted journey if you don`t take the correct ID.

snoopy89

utility bills and anyting that says who u r. even poss letter from dss or dwp if on benifit.:) if u need that paying in or wage slips. thwy all help.

dojoman

This is what it says on their website.

If you are applying in person at a local Co-operative Bank branch, you will be asked to take some paper proofs with you to confirm both your Identity and Address – any of the following are acceptable. (You need to bring one proof from each list or two proofs of identity)

Proof of Identity:

Passport*
Full or Provisional Photo-Card Driving Licence*
Member State Identity Photo-Card*
Shotgun Licence or Firearms Certificate
Identity card issued by the Electoral Office for Northern Ireland
Proof of Address:

Local Authority Tax Bill
Bank or Building Society statement
Utility Service Bill

Classylady2010_2

all they wanted from me was my passport
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IF

Hello stradlinho, If worried why not ring up to open your account. As long as you are on the electoral roll you will be fine x

stradlinho

i cant afford the phone call lol

1inamillyon

Hi, i opened mine 2 weeks ago over the telephone. they didnt want any proof at all of identity.

My card and pin number arrived and the account is up and running......piece of cake!!! x

curly04

stradlinho wrote: »

i cant afford the phone call lol

I'm sorry to say I laughed at this, please don't think in a cruel way
I've been there done that and wore the tee - shirt, made the tee shirt and flogged them on ebay

Go down to the bank take what you have and they will help you

once you are BR you will feel a lot better

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