Apply for a Basic Current Account

You might need to provide proof of ID, such as photo ID or proof of your address.

If you don’t think you have the right ID or documents to apply for a Basic Current Account, contact us and we may be able to help.

Is this the right account for you?

Important documents

Read and consider these documents before you apply (you can print or save them). We’ll email you copies when you submit.

We’ll carry out a credit check when you apply.

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Apply (joint account)

Important information:

If you’re applying on behalf of other applicants, you must have permission to act on their behalf, for example as Power of Attorney or Deputy. If this is the case, please make sure you use their details during the application. If you’d like to be registered to act on the accounts, complete our Power of Attorney registration form online or call 0800 414 8414 if you’re already registered.

During the application, you’ll be asked if you want to hear about products, services and offers that might be of interest. Please note, the preferences you select will apply to all applicants and will override any previous preferences given.

Alternatively, apply at your local branch.