New to the United Kingdom

If you're planning to live, work, study, or seek refuge or asylum, we are here to help.

 

Applying for a bank account

  • If you’re a UK resident, you may be able to open a bank account.
  • All our accounts come with a contactless Visa debit card. 
  • We’ve a range of bank accounts and services to help you manage your money.

1. Account opening basics

Requirements for a bank account

To apply for a bank account, you must be 18 or older and a UK resident.

If you’re under 18, you can apply for one of our youth accounts.

Identification we accept

  • Current UK photo driving licence.
  • UK passport.
  • Non-UK passport (mobile banking app only).

If you don’t have any of these, you’ll need to give us two documents to prove your identity and address.

Proving your identity Proving your identity.

2. Information we need

We’ll ask you for:

  • Personal Details - your date of birth, nationality, and marital status.
  • Address - current UK home address and last address if less than three years. We also accept international addresses.
  • Contact Details - your phone number and email address.
  • Outgoings - your expenditure on bills, such as mortgages and rent.
  • Income - your monthly earnings.
  • Employment - information about your job.
     

More support if you need it

We support those that face challenges in accessing banking services.

If you need extra help, you can apply at your local branch, but you’ll need to make an appointment.

Open a bank account

 

New customer?

For the best experience scan the QR code to apply with your mobile device using our app, it won't take long.

If you have a UK passport or UK driving licence and don't want to use the app, you can apply on our website.

 

Already a customer?

Simply upgrade or add a new account.

We won't ask you for information we already know.

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Already a customer?

Simply upgrade or add a new account.

We won't ask you for information we already know.

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Let’s take a closer look

  • Guidance for providing your proof of identity online

    • Your name, address and date of birth must match your application.
    • Your document must be in date.
    • Use a device with a good camera, such as, a mobile phone.
    • Switch to a mobile if using a webcam.
    • Make sure there is no glare and the document is well lit.
    • If you are on an iPad or iPhone, you must use safari as the browser.
    • Use the latest version of browsers - old browsers like Internet explorer won’t work.
    • Update your privacy settings so that the camera permissions are enabled.
    • Remove our site apply.halifax.co.uk from the list of blocked sites.
  • Refugees and asylum seekers

    If you need extra support you can apply at your local branch. You will need to make an appointment.

    If you want advice on the documentation we accept, call us.

  • Send or receive money outside the UK

    Send money to almost anywhere in the world, from almost anywhere in the world.

    Find out about international payments

  • How to protect yourself from fraud?

    Fraudsters can come in all shapes and sizes and they keep changing to try and trick you. We have lots of advice and support to keep you and your family safe.

    Find out how to spot and avoid scams

Protecting your money



The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) protects up to £85,000 of the eligible money you hold with us.

More about the FSCS

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