bhamidi.com - Life in the UK
Whether you are visiting UK as a tourist or intend to live in the UK, you will find all the information you need here.
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Opening a Bank Account in UK

Any UK bank will insist on the following before it can open any account for you

  1. Proof that you are who you say you are - Proof of Identity ( Passport, UK Driving License etc)
  2. Proof that you live where you say you live - Proof of Address (Utility Bills, Council Tax Bill etc)

If you are new in the UK, providing the proof of address may be a little difficult for you. However, the following documents are usually accepted

  1. Tenancy Agreement
  2. A letter from your Employer in the UK confirming your UK address. A payslip from your employer will also help

Also see http://www.bba.org.uk/content/1/c4/39/71/Openingbankaccountleaflet2004.pdf