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As a refugee you can get a bank account with Monzo.
If you are a refugee (or have the right to remain in the UK)
To get a UK bank account, you will need:
- A form of ID (passport, biometric residence permit);
- A proof of address (this could be a recent bill or a letter from the Home Office).
All documents need to be very recent and originals, not photocopies. If you have more than one, it is better to bring everything. If they donβt accept one document, they might accept another.
Please note that Code Your Future are not financial advisors, and the information provided here is for informational purposes only. It should not be considered financial advice.
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As an asylum seeker, you can get a bank account with Metro.
Before you get your refugee status, and when youβre an asylum seeker, you are likely to find it difficult to open a current account. You can try one of the following options:
- Option 1: Cash account with Metro bank.
- Option 2: Non-traditional banks - These usually have fees, so are more expensive, but the advantage is that they are very easy to open for anyone. Examples: Pockit or Monese.
To open a bank account with METRO, you need to visit in person. There is a list of accepted identification you can provide.
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Bank of Scotland has opened their doors for Asylum Seekers for Classic Accounts.
April 2022 Update for Scotland residents: Bank of Scotland accounts for Asylum Seekers
Bank of Scotland has opened their doors for Asylum Seekers for Classic Accounts. Before you apply here is what you need:
- ARC card
- Mears Tenancy Agreement OR
- If you are a volunteer with a charity organisation, ask them to write a support letter. The support letter should include your address and your participation in the organisation. The letter can be addressed as: To Whom it may concern.
Here are the steps:
- Go online and fill in this Application Form. Ensure that your details are correct before submission.
- Choose a branch. If you are in Glasgow, we recommend this branch as we have previous positive experience with them.
- Once you have finished your application you get a notification in your email with a reference number. Go to the branch with your proof of ID and reference number to finalise and open the account.
Please note that Code Your Future are not financial advisors, and the information provided here is for informational purposes only. It should not be considered financial advice.
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