The lunacy of UK banks

axel · 2005-08-30T18:58:36+00:00

UK banks have some sort of lunacy. A day ago a friend of mine went to try and open an account for his newly-wed wife. They were turned down as she did not have a utility bill showing a UK address, despite his having an account at Barclay (yes, I do mention the bank concerned). Which is quite bizarre. So much for the EU or cross-border relationships. I have opened bank accounts (or have had them opened for me) in Holland, Spain, Finland, and America without needing to prove an address. The first bank account I had in Holland was quite happy to accept a UK address from the first moment it was opened. Axel

Aug 30, 2005 45 Replies

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john boyle 20 years ago

This another reason why the Money Laundering rules are so silly.

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davidof 20 years ago

ah you have obviously never lived in France or Germany then?

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Eric Jones 20 years ago

Exactly French banks charge for accounts as well as for every pin reminder that you request! Eric

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davidof 20 years ago

aggh tell me about it, 9.34 euros for a pin reminder today!

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davidof 20 years ago

which ones? Not in France where you need an EDF (electric company bill) for anything irrespective of your ID card. I always like the way you island-lubbers always trot out this glib generalizations about Europe most of which are piffle.

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s_pickle2001 20 years ago

How about Germany, Hungary or the Czech Republic?

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