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What do I need to open a bank account?

What do I need to open a current account in a branch or Local Site

You’ll need proof of your identity and UK address

You can find your nearest branch or local site? by using our branch finder When you visit us, you’ll need to bring proof of your identity and address. Here’s what we accept:

Proof of identity

This must be an original document, not a copy. You can use any one of:

  • UK photocard driving licence (full or provisional)
  • UK paper driving licence (full only)
  • EU/EEA/Swiss photocard driving licence (full)
  • Valid passport
  • Irish passport card
  • UK biometric residence permit (BRP)
  • Application registration card (ARC)
  • UK government benefit entitlement (excluding Universal Credit) letter from last 12 months
  • HMRC letter from the last 12 months
  • Disabled person’s Blue Badge that shows your photo
  • UK Armed Forces ID card
  • Valid Northern Ireland electoral identity card

Proof of address

You must have a UK address.

You can use any original document (not a copy) from any of these three lists, but you can’t use the same one for proof of address and proof of identity.

ID document

  • UK photocard driving licence (full or provisional)
  • UK paper driving licence (full only)
  • EU/EEA/Swiss photocard driving licence (full)

Document dated within the last three months

  • Bank statement (this can’t be for a Barclays account or a digital bank)
  • Credit card statement (this can’t be for a Barclaycard)
  • Gas, electricity, satellite/cable TV or landline phone bill
  • UK credit union statement
  • Universal Credit statement
  • Royal Mail post redirection letter
  • Residential, nursing or care home letter or invoice
  • UK Visas and Immigration licensed sponsor letter from your employer

Document dated within the last 12 months

  • Council Tax bill for the current tax year or an exemption certificate
  • Mortgage statement (this can’t be for a Barclays mortgage)
  • Local authority or housing association tenancy agreement
  • UK government benefit entitlement (excluding Universal Credit) letter
  • HMRC letter

If you can’t provide proof of address, call us on 0345 734 5345 and we’ll help.

We’re here Monday to Friday from 8am to 8pm, and Saturday from  9am to 5pm.

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