Formalities to open a UK bank account for both UK residents and non-residents

Opening a bank account in the UK for a non-UK citizen depends on your residency status, and source of income. You need to:

1. Prove your identity by providing your passport, driving license, or national identity card.
2. Prove your UK address by providing a recent utility bill, rental contract, or council tax bill.
3. Provide information about your source of income and any other relevant information requested by the bank.
4. You must have a Nominee director from the UK in your company.

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If you are on a tourist or visitor visa, you can open a bank account by visiting a local branch and providing your passport.
If you live in another country and don’t intend to move to the UK, you’ll need to speak to a UK company formation agent that has international ties with UK banks. It will handle all the paperwork and set up an account on your behalf if it has a correspondent banking relationship with UK banks.

Also read: UK company formation non resident with bank account

Opening a UK bank account for a UK citizen is relatively straightforward. You need to:

1. Prove your identity by providing your passport, driving license, or national identity card.
2. Prove your address by providing a recent utility bill, rental contract, council tax bill, or another document accepted by the bank.
3. Fill out an application form and undergo a credit check (unless opening a basic account).
4. Attend an appointment in person with the bank of your choice.