Bank Accounts

When moving to Scotland you will usually need a bank account so that you can be paid by your employers, obtain cash and pay others.

How to open a bank account 

The British Banking Association produces leaflets which will help you understand what to do:

• Opening a Bank Account  – if you are new or returning to the UK: www.bba.org.uk/content/1/c4/39/71/Openingbankaccountleaflet2004.pdf
  
• International students – opening a UK bank account:
  www.bba.org.uk/pdf/40746.pdf

Proving Your Identity

Banks vary in their acceptance of identification. Find out more:

• Proving Your Identity – how money laundering prevention affects opening an account:
  www.bba.org.uk/content/1/c4/58/03/proving_your_ID_2005.pdf

Please contact the Banks direct for up to date information. We have listed the main banks below:

• Royal Bank Of Scotland
  www.rbs.co.uk
  
• Bank of Scotland
  www.bankofscotland.co.uk
  
• Clydesdale Bank
  www.cbonline.co.uk
  
• Lloyds TSB
  www.lloydstsb.com
  
• HSBC
  www.hsbc.co.uk
  www.hsbc.co.uk/1/2/personal/current-accounts/passport