How to open a bank acount as a stranger in London?

Question

Wher, how fast, how much does it costs?

Answer 1

You'll need proof of your address. If you're living somewhere where you receive gas or electric bills in your name, or have a rental contract for the property in your name you should take them (and your passport) with you to the bank. If you're not renting a house or paying bills directly, ask in banks whether they will accept a bill addressed to the person you live with (with a covering letter from them to say that you live there). They may have to go to the bank with you.

Answer 2

Most high street banks will ask for payslips and passport and unless you are earning above 20,000 a year may not even give you a bank account depending on bank. Best bet may be to open one at the local Post Office.

Answer 3

It was pretty easy with HSBC. You will need documentation (passport, visa, 2 or 3 months worth of bank statements from your home country, evidence of your new address, etc.) I did not have to pay anything to open my account.

Answer 4

well first of all if y r a foreigner then u will need all the right papers and then get a job, somewhere to live and they might open a bank account

Answer 5

Depends how strange you are. Try the Bank of Ireland, they like strange people. Free.

Answer 6

usually you would have to have a permanent uk address, an official ID or passport. Plus some money to put intoyour new account.

Answer 7

We are all strangers to the banks. We are just a number. They don't know us (unless we are a millionaire, then they are up your a**) and we dont't know them (unless it's a friend who works there). Are you trying to bribe the bank manager? 100 grand please!

Answer 8

walk into bank,fill out form,show yr id,get out 10 pounds.walk out