If you don\u2019t have a UK passport or driving licence, that doesn\u2019t necessarily mean you won\u2019t be able to open a UK bank account. Here\u2019s what you need to know.<\/p>
No, you can\u2019t. Banks need to verify your identity before letting you open a bank account. That\u2019s anti-fraud policy 101 and it protects you, too \u2013 you wouldn\u2019t want a random person to be able to open a bank account in your name.<\/p>
This also applies to digital-only banks<\/a> and prepaid cards<\/a> \u2013 even if you try to open an account online or through an app, you\u2019ll usually be asked to submit a picture of your ID as well as a video of yourself.<\/p> However, if you don\u2019t have a valid UK passport or driving licence, there are some other forms of ID that banks may consider, which we outline below.<\/p>Bank and e-money accounts known for an easy application process<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n