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I'm wondering if there's a bank account that doesn't require any kind of ID to open?
I'm not trying to do anything dodgy, it's a long story but I'm 18 and have no sort of valid ID and can't get stuff such as a provisional drivers license. I've got so many annoying things to solve before I head off to uni next year and this is one of them....
So yep... anyone know of anywhere?
Thanks!
I'm wondering if there's a bank account that doesn't require any kind of ID to open?
I'm not trying to do anything dodgy, it's a long story but I'm 18 and have no sort of valid ID and can't get stuff such as a provisional drivers license. I've got so many annoying things to solve before I head off to uni next year and this is one of them....
So yep... anyone know of anywhere?
Thanks!
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I dont think any legit bank would let you do so. I am not accusing you of anything here just saying in general, most legit banks wouldnt allow it to happen.
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The above poster is right. However, if you don't have a driving licence or passport, speak to the bank first. I'm sure they've met people in your situation and found ways around this.
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(Original post by the terminator)
I dont think any legit bank would let you do so. I am not accusing you of anything here just saying in general, most legit banks wouldnt allow it to happen.
I dont think any legit bank would let you do so. I am not accusing you of anything here just saying in general, most legit banks wouldnt allow it to happen.
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(Original post by OU Student)
The above poster is right. However, if you don't have a driving licence or passport, speak to the bank first. I'm sure they've met people in your situation and found ways around this.
The above poster is right. However, if you don't have a driving licence or passport, speak to the bank first. I'm sure they've met people in your situation and found ways around this.
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There are online debit card accounts that you can open though, which can be paid into like a regular bank account. They all charge monthly fees and for certain types of transactions. Some require ID, some don't. They are called 'prepaid cards'.
http://www.moneysupermarket.com/prepaid-cards/
http://www.moneysupermarket.com/prepaid-cards/
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not to be judgy but it does sound a bit suspicious - why can't you just suply some basic details - if ant bank does let you they must be pretty desperate ah
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(Original post by CCC75)
There are online debit card accounts that you can open though, which can be paid into like a regular bank account. They all charge monthly fees and for certain types of transactions. Some require ID, some don't. They are called 'prepaid cards'.
http://www.moneysupermarket.com/prepaid-cards/
There are online debit card accounts that you can open though, which can be paid into like a regular bank account. They all charge monthly fees and for certain types of transactions. Some require ID, some don't. They are called 'prepaid cards'.
http://www.moneysupermarket.com/prepaid-cards/
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(Original post by oceangliding)
Thank you!! I shall have a look! They may come in use for me, even temporarily.
Thank you!! I shall have a look! They may come in use for me, even temporarily.
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(Original post by oceangliding)
Hi
I'm wondering if there's a bank account that doesn't require any kind of ID to open?
I'm not trying to do anything dodgy, it's a long story but I'm 18 and have no sort of valid ID and can't get stuff such as a provisional drivers license. I've got so many annoying things to solve before I head off to uni next year and this is one of them....
So yep... anyone know of anywhere?
Thanks!
Hi
I'm wondering if there's a bank account that doesn't require any kind of ID to open?
I'm not trying to do anything dodgy, it's a long story but I'm 18 and have no sort of valid ID and can't get stuff such as a provisional drivers license. I've got so many annoying things to solve before I head off to uni next year and this is one of them....
So yep... anyone know of anywhere?
Thanks!
If you want, then I've got a "contact" who can open up an offshore, tax-dodging, Swiss bank account.
No ID or proof of address required.
Just a small fee for our troubles.
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I thought if you opened your account online (and managed it that way) you wouldn't need the ID?
Though I have to say I've only seen that possible for savings accounts, not current accounts..so...
Though I have to say I've only seen that possible for savings accounts, not current accounts..so...
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(Original post by karlabari)
not to be judgy but it does sound a bit suspicious - why can't you just suply some basic details - if ant bank does let you they must be pretty desperate ah
not to be judgy but it does sound a bit suspicious - why can't you just suply some basic details - if ant bank does let you they must be pretty desperate ah
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(Original post by Inexorably)
I thought if you opened your account online (and managed it that way) you wouldn't need the ID?
Though I have to say I've only seen that possible for savings accounts, not current accounts..so...
I thought if you opened your account online (and managed it that way) you wouldn't need the ID?
Though I have to say I've only seen that possible for savings accounts, not current accounts..so...
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(Original post by nucdev)
If you want, then I've got a "contact" who can open up an offshore, tax-dodging, Swiss bank account.
No ID or proof of address required.
Just a small fee for our troubles.
If you want, then I've got a "contact" who can open up an offshore, tax-dodging, Swiss bank account.
No ID or proof of address required.
Just a small fee for our troubles.
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(Original post by CCC75)
I know someone that is not legit in the country, so no UK ID whatsoever, who has used one for receiving wage payments for the last 5 years.
I know someone that is not legit in the country, so no UK ID whatsoever, who has used one for receiving wage payments for the last 5 years.
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(Original post by oceangliding)
I'd rather stick to something non tax dodging and in the Uk...... thanks though
I'd rather stick to something non tax dodging and in the Uk...... thanks though
(It was just a joke HMRC - I know how much you like to pursue me online in order to try and catch me in the act, evading tax!)
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There are many ways to get a bank account without having photographic ID. Just check with the ID requirements of the bank you're interested in. They generally require a DWP letter and your birth certificate.
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(Original post by callum_law)
There are many ways to get a bank account without having photographic ID. Just check with the ID requirements of the bank you're interested in. They generally require a DWP letter and your birth certificate.
There are many ways to get a bank account without having photographic ID. Just check with the ID requirements of the bank you're interested in. They generally require a DWP letter and your birth certificate.
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(Original post by nucdev)
Aah well, if you're sure.
(It was just a joke HMRC - I know how much you like to pursue me online in order to try and catch me in the act, evading tax!)
Aah well, if you're sure.
(It was just a joke HMRC - I know how much you like to pursue me online in order to try and catch me in the act, evading tax!)
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(Original post by callum_law)
There are many ways to get a bank account without having photographic ID. Just check with the ID requirements of the bank you're interested in. They generally require a DWP letter and your birth certificate.
There are many ways to get a bank account without having photographic ID. Just check with the ID requirements of the bank you're interested in. They generally require a DWP letter and your birth certificate.
I know with Santander, they did say (it doesn't apply because I have a passport now) that if I didn't have a certain form of ID, they can sort something out.
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