how to open a children's bank account without visiting a branch

embrown1

I live in Indonesia and would really like to open a bank account in the UK for my children to deposit cheques I get from their Grandparents. Most of the banks I have been in touch with require me to visit a branch so that they can verify passports. Does anyone know any banks that do not require a branch visit?

Mids_Costcutter

As you're not a UK resident perhaps better to try a different solution. Why not open a sterling account with a multi-national with branches in Indonesia such as Citibank or HSBC? Check of course on fees that would apply for processing a cheque drawn on a UK bank.

Mids_Costcutter

Think a more appropriate place for this thread would be the 'Budgeting and Bank Accounts' board.