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Any tips for opening an UK bank account, without to the UK.

Most forms I see wants utility bills, which I have problems producing
(While my Belgian id is a much better identification).

This would be through a company formation agency?

CM

Without a permanent address there, opening a new account is pretty much impossible.

Mar 24, 2013 07:39
kasseistamper

I have had a UK bank current account since I was a teenager. I have never closed it although I am now a permanent resident in Belgium.
I wanted to open a second, savings, account with my bank but I was not allowed as I have no permanent address in UK.

Mar 24, 2013 09:05
J

The UK has no formal way of keeping tracks on who's who. That makes it attractive for illegal immigration and identity fraud, and causes things like banks to come up with some totally ludicrous ways of making sure who's who.

Try looking for something like a non-highstreet bank that deals with expats.

Mar 24, 2013 09:40
CM

There is some factual information here. Believe me, unless you have some sort of formal proof that you are moving there, it's not easy and you may have to go with an offshore bank instead,
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http://moneyfacts.co.uk/guides/banking/can-you-open-an-account-without-p...

Mar 24, 2013 11:48
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