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Identity documents to open a bank account

ARN92_
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I have an appointment in branch to open a Barclays Bank Account. Since I don’t have a passport or drivers license, they can accept a HMRC letter from the last 12 months, but I have only got a national insurance letter - on it, it says not to be used to prove your identity.
Should this be fine to bring along regardless.
Should this be fine to bring along regardless.
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ARN92_ said:I have an appointment in branch to open a Barclays Bank Account. Since I don’t have a passport or drivers license, they can accept a HMRC letter from the last 12 months, but I have only got a national insurance letter - on it, it says not to be used to prove your identity.
Should this be fine to bring along regardless.0 -
No.
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Personally, I'd ask Barclays themselves, rather than a bunch of strangers on The Internet.3
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Bus pass? Letter from an employer backed up with payslip? Utility bills, council tax letter, tenancy agreement? Bank statements from where you bank already?
Agree that asking Barclays would be the sensible thing but if you are going into branch you might actually find a sensible human who can look at a range of paperwork and make an adult decision.I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Debt Free Wannabe and Old Style Money Saving boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.
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Barkin said:Personally, I'd ask Barclays themselves, rather than a bunch of strangers on The Internet.
Let's Be Careful Out There5 -
https://www.barclays.co.uk/help/accounts/opening/what-id/
If you can’t provide these documents, please call us on 0345 7345 345 to discuss other options. We’re here Monday to Friday from 8am to 8pm, and Saturday from 9am to 5pm.
Failing that ring their account opening team & ask what they would accept from what you have.Life in the slow lane1 -
HillStreetBlues said:Barkin said:Personally, I'd ask Barclays themselves, rather than a bunch of strangers on The Internet.2
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Not sure why HMRC class it as a non-identity document since it has been issued by the government.0
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ARN92_ said:I have an appointment in branch to open a Barclays Bank Account. Since I don’t have a passport or drivers license, they can accept a HMRC letter from the last 12 months, but I have only got a national insurance letter - on it, it says not to be used to prove your identity.
Should this be fine to bring along regardless.0 -
Barkin said:HillStreetBlues said:Barkin said:Personally, I'd ask Barclays themselves, rather than a bunch of strangers on The Internet.
Let's Be Careful Out There0
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