What do I need to open a student or graduate account in branch?

You’ll need to bring three valid and original documents which prove

These are the documents we’ll accept. You can’t use the same one as both proof of ID and address.

Proof of your student status

Student ID card (not NUS and student union cards)
UCAS letter, less than 12 months old, showing an offer of a place in the current or next academic year
If you’re living on campus or at a university-owned/operated property and have a letter from your university, you can use this as both proof of address and student status if it includes these details
If you want to open a graduate account, you'll also need to bring proof that you've completed your studies, such as a degree certificate
if you're a higher apprentice, you'll need to bring your apprenticeship agreement and commitment statement. To apply for an overdraft, you’ll need to show evidence of your salary or income

ID proof

Full passport
Full UK or EU/EEA photocard driving licence
Provisional UK photocard driving licence
EU or EEA national identity card (we can't accept ID cards from Romania or Greece)
UK biometric residence permit
A UK blue disabled driver’s pass (with photo)
A UK Armed Forces identity card
An HMRC tax notification from the last 12 months
A Home Office immigration status document or application registration card
A valid Northern Ireland voter's card
An introduction from a parent or guardian who banks with us
A Young Scot National Entitlement card (if you’re under 18)

Proof of UK address

Full UK or EU/EEA photocard driving licence
Provisional UK photocard driving licence
A statement from another bank, as long as it shows a UK address – from the past three months
UK credit card statement, as long as it shows a UK address – from the past three months
A UK utility bill – from the past three months
A UK, EU or EEA mortgage statement, as long as it shows a UK address
A council tax bill, demand letter or exemption certificate, from the past 12 months
A private tenancy agreement – this must be signed and show your name as a tenant
A tenancy agreement from a local council or housing association, from the past 12 months
A universal credit benefit statement less than 12 months old*[WK:M1]
A benefit entitlement letter (other than universal credit) less than 12 months old, confirming the benefit payable at the time of issue
An HMRC tax notification from the past 12 months
A UK credit union statement from the past three months
If you are living on campus or in a property owned/operated by your university, you can use your student eligibility letter
Student Finance letter

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