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Bank of Scotland Vantage Account

I decided to open a BOS Vantage Account today. Unfortunately, I need to bring ID and proof of address to a branch - issue is I live in London and I am not going to be in Scotland any time soon (especially not within the 14 days post-application).

Can't I just email or mail my documents? How have you guys done it?

Thanks,

Comments

  • BMN
    BMN Posts: 330 Forumite
    There are plenty of Halifax (and Lloyds) branches in London who will be handle this for you.
  • slimkay
    slimkay Posts: 15 Forumite
    Thanks, BMN. Very helpful.
  • DKK
    DKK Posts: 11 Forumite
    Sorry to bring this old thread up again, but I am having the exact same problem as OP.

    I phoned Bank of Scotland yesterday to check how I can provide my proof of ID (having read this post) and was advised that I could do it at any Halifax or Lloyds branch.

    I visited 2 Lloyds branches today only to be met with puzzled looks.

    I've phoned BoS again tonight only to end up being cut off in the transfer process - not before, however, the initial operator expressed surprised that I was told I could use Lloyds to provide my ID.

    Has anyone here (OP?) gone through this and be able to advise me how best to proceed?

    Many thanks in advance.
  • System
    System Posts: 178,365 Community Admin
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    Halifax branches would be better as they are the same bank.
    That said, Lloyds branches should be able to do it too,
    This is a system account and does not represent a real person. To contact the Forum Team email forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com
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