Opening a bank account in England

Hi all,

is it difficult for expats to open a bank account in England ?

Which documents are required to open a bank account in England ?

How long does it take to open it ?

Is there any restriction for expats regarding the services (loans for instance)  ?

Which bank would you recommend ?

Thanks in advance for your participation,

Julien

Hi Julien,

is it difficult for expats to open a bank account in England ?
It can be if you do not have the required documents
Which documents are required to open a bank account in England ?
ID with photo such as passport / Driving licence +  recent utility bills to verify your address and possibly a letter from your employer
How long does it take to open it ?
A few days if you have all the required documents
Is there any restriction for expats regarding the services (loans for instance)  ?
You will not be able to get any loan/overdraft/credit card , you need to build up your credit score (UK) for these

Good Luck !
Joanne

Thanks for your contribution Joanne!;)

Harmonie.