I struggle to get a bank account anywhere.

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I've found it so hard to get a bank account, I'm 18 and currently unemployed. I need the bankaccount in order to get wages paid into it when I a job. However this isnt possible because i dont have an photographic passport or provisional.

I tried alliance and leicester last year and due to 'securitot aby' reasons i'm unable to find anywhere else.

Is there anywhere where i could try? I'm even finding it hard with the Co Operative bank! Who my mother is with.

Thanks for reading,
Ben

benoit

You don't need a passport to open a 'basic' account. Try Halifax easycash, co-op cashminder or a lloyds tsb cash account.

pmduk

Most banks ask for photographic ID but will accept other things if you persist. Check the bank's website before you go.

Savvy_sewing

I have found that the Co-op Cashminder account has worked for me. Infact after 2 years with them I now have my "budget" worked out by having 3 accounts!.

glider3560

Are you on JSA? Most banks will accept a letter from the benefits office instead of a passport.

goggle

have you ever had a bank account?
Most places will convert a kids account over to an adult one without a problem ...

loonatic

hi i went to natwest and opened a step account online and also they have a list of things u can take for id if u dont have passport or license which i dont