Open8ng bank account without uk address

3431Anna

Does anyone know of any UK banks that will allow you to open an account without a uk address

Emmia

Why do you want a UK account? Where are you currently living?

You'll probably find it difficult because of the Know Your Customer (KYC) rules

Band7

If you live in the EU, you could try the HSBC Basic Account. It's quite long-winded to get it though.

There might be other options if you can share where you live and what you want the account for.

gt94sss2

3431Anna said:

Does anyone know of any UK banks that will allow you to open an account without a uk address

HSBC

Perhaps other banks as well. Depends on where you live and why you want a UK account

badger09

What sort of account? 

Most UK banks will only open accounts for UK tax residents.  

NS&I offer some savings accounts to non residents 

Greta

I am interested in this too, as I have a family member living in a different country and it would be helpful to have a sterling account plus an account they can use when they visit (frequently).  I was only looking at this last night, NS&I seem to require you to have another UK bank account before you can open anything there.

JohnWinder

Wise. It's not a bank, but it functions like one.

Band7

JohnWinder said:

Wise. It's not a bank, but it functions like one.

Except when it comes to deposit protection

ToastLady

Greta said:

I am interested in this too, as I have a family member living in a different country and it would be helpful to have a sterling account plus an account they can use when they visit (frequently).  I was only looking at this last night, NS&I seem to require you to have another UK bank account before you can open anything there.

What about Revolut? It doesn't have banking licence in UK yet, but it does in Lithuania, not sure about other European countries. You can have multiple currencies which might be handy for your family member.