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Please provide one document from both the Identification and Address lists below. Identification Documents need to be within the expiry dates and all Address Documents must be dated within the last three calendar months. The same document cannot be provided twice.

Identification Documents

Passport (showing all four corners)

Original – photograph/scanned copy

Full or provisional UK/EEA photocard driving licence

Original – photograph/scanned copy

National Identity Card (only acceptable for EEA
(European Economic Area) or Swiss National customers)
bearing a photograph of the applicant and showing
the front and back

Original – photograph/scanned copy

EU/EEA or UK Residence permit/card
(issues by the Home Office)

Original – photograph/scanned copy

Northern Ireland voter's card

Original – photograph/scanned copy

Address Documents

Utility bill (Gas, electricity, oil, home broadband
or water bill for the current billing period)

Original – photograph/scanned copy

Landline (telephone) bill (mobile phone bills are
not acceptable)

Original – photograph/scanned copy

TV, satellite, or cable bill dated within the last
three (3) months

Original – photograph/scanned copy

Bank, Building Society, Credit Union, or Credit Card
statement (show your recent transactions) dated
within the last 3 months

Original – photograph/scanned copy

Mortgage statement from a recognised lender
(dated within the last 12 months)

Original – photograph/scanned copy

Life assurance/life insurance policy, dated within
the last three (3) months but outside of cancellation period

Original – photograph/scanned copy

A local council tax bill for the current billing/fiscal year

Original – photograph/scanned copy

HM Revenue & Customs documentation (PAYE
Coding Notice/Tax Notification/SelfAssessment/
Statement of Account or NI contributions bill valid
for the current tax year issued by Job Centre Plus)
dated within the last three (3) months.
We do not accept P45 or P60 forms

Original – photograph/scanned copy

Current Tenancy Agreement, from a local
council or a recognised letting agency

Original – photograph/scanned copy

Home or Motor insurance certificate, valid for
the current year but outside of cancellation
period – we cannot accept cover notes

Original – photograph/scanned copy

Notification letter from Benefits Agency/Local
Authority confirming your right to benefits
(Department for Works and Pensions, Jobcentre
Plus, Benefits Agency or Veterans Agency),
dated within the last 12 months

Original – photograph/scanned copy

Vehicle registration document (dated within
the last 12 months)

Original – photograph/scanned copy

A UK driving licence (Photocard) - This document can only be accepted if not already provided for identity verification purposes.

Important notes

Please read if you are providing identity documents:

  • Any photocopied documents must be clearly readable.
  • Your passport, driving license, or national ID card must be within the expiry date.
  • All documents listed must be within 3 months old or will be considered invalid.
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