Getting a Bank Account! What A Nightmare!
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HI guys, just got into Edinburgh from Australia and am trying to open a bank account with the RBS but it is proving very difficult. I have a settlement Visa and my wife is British. She has a credit card with the RBS but apparently it is not linked to normal accounts. She can get an account on her own but not with me in a joint account. I need to validate my address.
The branch said I need a Tax Code - Called HMRC and they said I have to have a job before they will issue me one.
They said they won't accept a NI number - Even have to make an appointment to get one of those at a Job centre.
They will accept something with my name on it like a utilities bill - I am living with my inlaws for a bit. I don't have anything in my name!
I can't even get a phone contract without a bank account.
Any advice on what to do?
Should I try HSBC?
The branch said I need a Tax Code - Called HMRC and they said I have to have a job before they will issue me one.
They said they won't accept a NI number - Even have to make an appointment to get one of those at a Job centre.
They will accept something with my name on it like a utilities bill - I am living with my inlaws for a bit. I don't have anything in my name!
I can't even get a phone contract without a bank account.
Any advice on what to do?
Should I try HSBC?
mattley said:
Santander will open an account for anyone.
http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/savings-and-banking/a...
have you read the reviews of that company on here?http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/savings-and-banking/a...
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