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Can I open a bank account with no ID?
Tinkywinks108
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I need to open a bank account but don't have a passport that is in date and I can't afford to renew it. I don't drive and don't have a provisional/driving licence either - again, I'd rather not pay out for this.
Does anyone know of any bank accounts that don't require ID of this kind or does this not exist?
This would be a secondary account, so switching is not an option (in case anyone was thinking to recommend doing this and using the switch incentive towards getting an ID).
Thank you in advance!
Does anyone know of any bank accounts that don't require ID of this kind or does this not exist?
This would be a secondary account, so switching is not an option (in case anyone was thinking to recommend doing this and using the switch incentive towards getting an ID).
Thank you in advance!
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If you are happy to just have a basic bank account you might be able to open that in person at a bank, maybe Nationwide, with your old passport and other supporting ID like utility bills, buspass, letter from DWP, employer's ID etc. Some have said on here that veterans ID will be accepted as well, assuming that is an option.I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Debt Free Wannabe, Old Style Money Saving and Pensions 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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HSBC will also let you open an account with a birth certificate and other letters such as bills or a tenancy agreement0
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Whoops, losing the plot...0
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Are you on the electoral roll, at your current address? Do you get any official documents sent there other than phone accounts?If you've have not made a mistake, you've made nothing1
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I have never had to show ID to open a bank account I just do it online.2
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I opened a bank account recently and wasn’t asked for any ID. The first page said it would be required, but it never came up again and the account was opened without it.I have a tendency to mute most posts so if your expecting me to respond you might be waiting along time!1
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Will the bank be able to verify you from credit records / electoral roll.
Can you get another account with whoever you currently bank with?1 -
In my recent experience they'll only ask for Id if you fail the standard electronic verification, which I assume includes things like being on the electoral roll etc...)0
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