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Opening Basic Bank Acct?

Just a quickie: I want to open a separate very basic bank account, will I need to be on the electoral roll? I have all the other ID required.

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  • badger09
    badger09 Posts: 11,811 Forumite
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    TheMsTeal wrote: »
    Just a quickie: I want to open a separate very basic bank account, will I need to be on the electoral roll? I have all the other ID required.

    Most banks will try to check your ID & address electronically, with one of the checks being the Electoral Roll. So, it is easier for them - and for you, if you are on it. If you're not, then they will usually ask you to provide documentary evidence.

    Any reason for not being on it?
  • TheMsTeal
    TheMsTeal Posts: 331 Forumite
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    Thanks, only reason is I have just recently moved and not sure how long I will be at address.
  • luvchocolate
    luvchocolate Posts: 3,486 Forumite
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    I moved house and notified them the following day, I received a letter with the date it would be updated...it was 2 months.
  • TheMsTeal
    TheMsTeal Posts: 331 Forumite
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    That seems quite a long time to wait!
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