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Natwest Step Account - ID query?
mouse_potato
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Recently I applied for a Natwest Step Account online. They sent me the forms which I signed and sent back to them. There was no mention of sending in any ID so I expected them to ask me to take some in to my local branch once they've received the completed forms but...
...today I receive another letter stating that they've successfully processed my application, that my account's open and I'll receive my card and PIN shortly!
I thought you had to show 2 forms of ID to open an account? Yet I've shown them none and they've asked for none
mouse_potato
...today I receive another letter stating that they've successfully processed my application, that my account's open and I'll receive my card and PIN shortly!
I thought you had to show 2 forms of ID to open an account? Yet I've shown them none and they've asked for none
mouse_potato
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So what's the problem ??
Are you complaining they are too efficient ??
peter9990 -
I don't see this an issue of them being too efficient.
I just querying it as I thought a bank had to ask for 2 forms of ID before they'll let you open an account. Is this correct?
There's no problem: if they want to let me open an account without proving who I am/where I live then fair enough. I just wondered why they didn't ask for any ID.0 -
because they would have verfied u electronicallyFor everthing else there's mastercard.
For clampers there's Barclaycard.0 -
As said, you passed the electronic verification check.I am an Independent Financial Adviser (IFA). The comments I make are just my opinion and are for discussion purposes only. They are not financial advice and you should not treat them as such. If you feel an area discussed may be relevant to you, then please seek advice from an Independent Financial Adviser local to you.0
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I just assumed they also needed to see additional documents ie: passport etc.
Thanks for clearing that up for me!0
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