Gone are the days of making an appointment at your local bank branch to open a new bank account. Thanks to the rise of challenger banks \u2013 which has prompted high street providers to keep up \u2013 it\u2019s become quick and easy to open a bank account online, and in some cases your account can be up and running the same day.<\/p>
Of course, banks still need to verify you are who you say you are before you can open an account. But rather than trudging into your local bank branch armed with your passport and latest utility bill, you can often simply take a photo of your ID and a selfie video and send that in from the comfort of your own home.<\/p>