How do I open a bank account in the UK?

There are various options available, but the process of obtaining a bank account can be lengthy if you don't know what to do. You can expect to be asked to provide proof of employment, your residential address or a utility bill in your name, all of which are impossible to produce when you have just arrived in the country.

HSBC recognises these difficulties and now offers a comprehensive package designed specifically for new-to country arrivals, allowing you to begin the process of opening a bank account before you arrive in the UK.

MEMBER GET MEMBER OFFER: Why not recommend a friend? If you successfully introduce a friend to the Passport Current Account before 31 December 2008, both you & your friend will be credited with £10*.

For more information on the Passport Current Account, please click here.

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