Proof of address

katsuas

Hi there,

I've a question re. proof of address for bank and also PPS.


I have just moved to Ireland from Australia and have been granted a working holiday visa and got my official card from GNIB yesterday. I want to get a PPS number and set up account with bank of Ireland but the proof of address is a little tricky.

a)I'm staying with friends for a few weeks until I get set up. They are reluctant to talk to landlord to add my name to any rental agreement or even really mention that I'm there as they are anticipating a rent increase and don't want to go near him. It's not practical to change any of the utility bills to my name.

I don't have a job yet so can't get proof of employment.

c) I can't get a mobile phone bill or anything without proof of address.

d) don't have any insurance certs/ home insurance or any of that.

ANY advice on how I can get hold of this would be great or who I can contact or if I can get a quote from home insurers to my address or anything. I've asked the GNIB to send me a letter confirming they have issued my visa but not sure they will be happy to do that.

Thank you!

Bank of Ireland: Alison

 [font=Verdana, sans-serif]Hi katsuas[/font]
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[font=Verdana, sans-serif]Thank you for your post and your interest in banking with us.[/font]
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[font=Verdana, sans-serif]As Proof of address is required to open a bank account, a recent utility bill in the last 3 months or a recent government letter will be accepted.[/font]
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[font=Verdana, sans-serif]We would suggest contacting the branch of your choice and asking if an alternative can be arranged to proceed with the account opening.[/font]
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[font=Verdana, sans-serif]Contact details of our branches can be found here[/font]
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[font=Verdana, sans-serif]Thanks[/font]

[font=Verdana, sans-serif]Alison[/font]

katsuas

Thanks Alison.
I'm just wondering like what type of letter would be accepted. Just something with the govt logo on it? So like a reply to a query to a govt dept?

I can call into branch but will I just be given standard line ? Can the bank send me a letter relating to a query and then once received at my home can I bring same letter back in?

Bank of Ireland: Alison wrote: »

 [font=Verdana, sans-serif]Hi katsuas[/font]
[font=Verdana, sans-serif] [/font]
[font=Verdana, sans-serif]Thank you for your post and your interest in banking with us.[/font]
[font=Verdana, sans-serif] [/font]
[font=Verdana, sans-serif]As Proof of address is required to open a bank account, a recent utility bill in the last 3 months or a recent government letter will be accepted.[/font]
[font=Verdana, sans-serif] [/font]
[font=Verdana, sans-serif]We would suggest contacting the branch of your choice and asking if an alternative can be arranged to proceed with the account opening.[/font]
[font=Verdana, sans-serif] [/font]
[font=Verdana, sans-serif]Contact details of our branches can be found here[/font]
[font=Verdana, sans-serif] [/font]
[font=Verdana, sans-serif]Thanks[/font]

[font=Verdana, sans-serif]Alison[/font]

Bank of Ireland: Alison

[font=Verdana, sans-serif]Hi katsuas[/font]
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[font=Verdana, sans-serif]We would not be in a position here to confirm particulars on the letter requirements.[/font]
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[font=Verdana, sans-serif]As we can only inform potential customers of the standard account opening requirements that you need to provide, it will be necessary to contact the branch of your choice. A Customer Advisor can arrange a 1-1 meeting to advise clearly the documents they may accept in the form of proof of address.[/font]


[font=Verdana, sans-serif]Apologies, in this case we could not advise you further.[/font]
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[font=Verdana, sans-serif]Thanks[/font]
[font=Verdana, sans-serif]Alison [/font]