Proof Of Identity
Proof of Identity
The law says that banks and building societies have to identify
their new customers. This is to help stop criminal
activities like money laundering. They will explain
which documents they will accept as proof of identity, although
this may vary from one bank to another. They may
ask you for a document:
- With a photograph (such as a valid passport) or
- Without a photograph (such as a valid old style driving
licence) plus another document from an approved source.
But don’t worry if you don’t have these documents some banks
accept other documents such as a letter from a:
- Government department or local council confirming your right to
state benefits (for example, pension, council tax or housing
benefit)
- Rochdale Boroughwide Housing have recently made an agreement
with Natwest and Barclays Banks to accept a Tenancy Agreement as
proof of Identity for RBH tenants. The Money Matters Team can make
an appointment with an adviser who can help.