How do I open a bank account? French citizen living at girlfriend's flat?

Question

Hi there,
I would like to open a bank account in the UK but I don't know how to prove my address.
Indeed, I want to stay a couple of months in London but I will stay at my girlfriend's flat.
As I have no bills, which proof of address can I show?

Any suggestions are welcome.
Many thanks for your help!

Answer 1

Owing to the new financial services regulations on money laundering, you have a real problem. You have to have a proof of address, which is normally a recent Utility bill and/or a Council tax bill, however I know you will not have these. All I can suggest is that you go to a bank, explain the situation to them and ask for their help and advice. They may accept proof of your French address, so make sure you bring along an Electricity Bill or a Gas Bill and your Local Government Tax Bill. A valid pasport or EU Identity card will be enough for your proof of identity.


Hope this helps.

Answer 2

you could open an account contained in the united kingdom with HSBC in the adventure that your an account holder with the monetary company already. each and every thing will be finished from the united kingdom. As regards the residency of the Philippines (13a Visa holder) its no longer that substantial if contained in the Philippines as maximum issues will be finished on the managers discretion. almost each and every foreigner i comprehend contained in the Philippines has a monetary company account and the majority are on vacationer visas. generating valid identity will be an situation yet even this isn't as problematical because it sounds. Passport a million identity, ACR-I (Alien Card) became once for electorate yet now its given to each and every overseas nationwide after 60 days helps immigration to charge $50 for something you could by no ability use although the monetary company accepts it, once you've an ACR-I card and passport you could also save on with for a using license which once you've a uk license purely includes a worry-free medical and drug attempt with and showing your uk license. that supplies you 3 identity's for a monetary company account in usa yet when your no longer coming right here direct recommend purely using HSBC. If its for a filipino to apply in usa would seem on the Visa playing cards you could purely perfect up commonly. OR if shifting something on the internet you'll get a Union monetary company VISA that accepts paypal. truly basic to get.

Answer 3

I would tell your bank that you are "lodging" at the address you live at and get your gf to provide a contract to this effect. You should regsiter your living status with the authorities anyway.

Answer 4

Bonjour Eduard, si vous prenez votre carte d'identité/passport, et un attestation de votre copine, je crois c'est suffit.

Answer 5

passport or driving licence are acceptable.