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Hi, I'm vanityfarm! How can I open a bank account without photo id?
vanityfarm
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Hi everyone -has anyone any suggestions how I open a bank account for my daughter who has a learning dissabillity. She has no photo Id
tried various banks but all want photo Id
tried various banks but all want photo Id
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Hi how old is your daughter ?
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@vanityfarm hi it is hard these days I opend an account on line for my step son I found it alot easier I did it for him on barclays on line Lloyd's bank also have the facility aswel probably other banks have
If that's any help
Other people will reply that may have better suggestions than myself -
Hi @vanityfarm - & welcome to the community. I don't know if this may help you if your daughter has a Blue Badge, as I've used mine with a Building Society, 2 different solicitors, & an estate Agent.
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Hi @vanityfarm I had a quick look on this Barclays Bank page, and found a list of the proof of identity they will accept:
- Passport
- Driving license
- EU card and EEA national identity card
- UK biometric residence permit
- A benefit entitlement letter less than 12 months old, confirming the benefit payable at the time of issue
- A UK blue disabled driver’s pass (with photo)
- A UK Armed Forces identity card
- An HMRC tax notification dated within 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 (only for applicants under 18)
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Hello @vanityfarm and welcome to our community. It's lovely to meet you.
Firstly, as not to confuse you - I've tweaked the title of your post so others can spot it and offer help where they can. And I've also moved it over to our Finances and extra costs discussion board.
This is a tricky situation and I'm sorry it isn't more straight forward. Have you discussed your individual circumstances with the banks you've approached? And if so, what was their response? Maybe given the details they could accept alternative forms of id.
You might also benefit from speaking with the team at the Money Advice Service. They have a free independent helpline, of which you can find details at the bottom of this webpage.
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Thankyou so much for your reply’s my daughter has a blue badge so will try this?
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Here's hoping @vanityfarm - I'm hoping if my Building Society accepted this (+ solicitors, etc) it may prove helpful. They didn't hesitate to accept this as a form of photo ID. Please would you kindly let us know how you get on, as this may help other members, thank you.
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Thankyou for all your help
my daughter is 38 and she does have a blue badge so will try this
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