Catch 22 - New Bank Account

SoConfusedStressed

Hi,
Have been on a visitors visa since June. My husband (citizen) has had to have all accounts etc in his name.

I now have my leave to remain and have a job offer. They have requested bank account details as a requirement for taking up the position.

Most of the banks want me to have proof of income - I can't prove income because I don't have one yet.

Any advice??

Thrugelmir

Read the guide.

https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/banking/basic-bank-accounts/

sheramber

Can your husband change his account to joint account which your salary can be paid into?

If you want a separate account open one after your are working and arrange for your employer to pay your salary into the new account once it is opened.

d123

SoConfusedStressed wrote: »

Hi,
Have been on a visitors visa since June. My husband (citizen) has had to have all accounts etc in his name.

I now have my leave to remain and have a job offer. They have requested bank account details as a requirement for taking up the position.

Most of the banks want me to have proof of income - I can't prove income because I don't have one yet.

Any advice??

I’m pretty sure I didn’t supply those to either Monzo or Starling Bank when opening the accounts.

Of the 2, I’d recommend Starling as the more respectable option.

https://www.starlingbank.com/current-account/

londoninvestor

Santander has an account which has more features than a basic account, and is aimed at people new to the UK:
https://www.santander.co.uk/personal/current-accounts/essentials-current-account

I don't have experience of it, but I'd guess they would be understanding of your situation. They do say it can be opened with "proof of employment" rather than income, so a written job offer might work.