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New to the United Kingdom
We're here to help if you want to live, work, study, or seek refuge or asylum in the UK.
Applying for a UK bank account
- If you’re a UK resident, you may be able to open a bank account.
- All our accounts come with a contactless Visa debit card.
- We’ve a range of bank accounts and services to help you manage your money.
1. Account opening basics
2. What we need from you
A look at the details
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Help proving your identity online
- Your name, address and date of birth must match your application.
- Your document must be in date.
- Use a device with a good camera, such as, a mobile phone.
- Switch to a mobile if using a webcam.
- Make sure there is no glare and the document is well lit.
- If you are on an iPad or iPhone, you must use safari as the browser.
- Use the latest version of browsers - old browsers like Internet explorer won’t work.
- Update your privacy settings so that the camera permissions are enabled.
- Remove our site apply.bankofscotland.co.uk from the list of blocked sites.
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We're here to help
The simplest way to apply for a bank account is online.
You can also apply for Classic, Student and Under 19 accounts in your local branch if you need additional support, but you will need to book an appointment.
The sections above tell you what proof of identity documentation we can accept and the information we'll ask you in the application.
Call us if you need advice on the documentation you can use.
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Send or receive money outside the UK
Send money to almost anywhere in the world, from almost anywhere in the world.
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Protecting yourself from fraud
Fraud can come in all shapes and sizes and they keep changing to try and trick you. We have lots of advice and support to keep you and your family safe.
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