No passport, no driving licence - anyone know what I can do?

travelodger

I'm a disabled old age pensioner. Never had a driving licence and not renewed my passport since 2020 because due to disability, I cannot travel abroad.

I am a sole trader with a hobby business. Had a business a/c with Santander for abt 20 years. Suddenly they have started charging for my "free for life" account and they've just helped themselves to £9.99 of my measly £40 balance.So I need to switch to a bank who won't charge me.

There are a few choices, but they are all asking me for a driving licence or a valid passport.

Is there any way around this? I have loads of other ID, such as my expired passport, Council Tax and utility bills, house deeds, credit and debit cards etc. I also have a trading licence issued by the police, which is in date and has my photo on it.

If there is no way out, what would be the cheapest option? A passport renewal would be £94. Would they accept a provisional driving licence? That would cost me only £34. 

Thanks for any help/advice from someone who solved this themselves!

Ms_Chocaholic

I've opened several personal bank accounts over the years with different banks and they've never asked for physical ID.  It may be different if it's a business account tho.  Have you tried opening it?