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UK bank account question.

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  • 17-05-2008 4:04pm
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    Boston
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    I would like to know what personal details are required in order to set up a bank account in the UK. What forms of identification are normally accepted (for instance would an Irish drivers license be valid)?


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    kensutz
    Registered Users Posts: 9,187 ✭✭✭kensutz


    I've been told it's impossible to set up a UK account if you live in the Republic.


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    BuffyBot
    Registered Users Posts: 24,924 ✭✭✭✭BuffyBot


    Pretty much the same as here:

    Proof of ID (passport - Irish drivers licence may not cut it)
    Proof of address (statements/bills) etc


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    Boston
    Closed Accounts Posts: 17,163 ✭✭✭✭Boston


    kensutz wrote: »
    I've been told it's impossible to set up a UK account if you live in the Republic.

    I should be there when I'm looking to set it up.
    BuffyBot wrote: »
    Pretty much the same as here:

    Proof of ID (passport - Irish drivers licence may not cut it)
    Proof of address (statements/bills) etc

    I was afraid of the last requirement, that should prove problematic. Do I need two forms of ID?


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    BuffyBot
    Registered Users Posts: 24,924 ✭✭✭✭BuffyBot


    Yup, but if you can get your Irish bank statements addressed to your UK address in they may accept them


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    Blackjack
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    I got an account set up in the UK prior to moving over there. I contacted my Bank, who offer a personal banking service there (BOI) and they told me what I needed to do as regards giving details and info about circumstances etc.

    Had the account number 2 days after posting the details. Top class service from BOI on that to be honest.


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