Am I eligible to open an account?

If you are applying for a personal account, you must be at least 18 years old and permanently reside in the UK.

For our business and charity accounts, all named individuals (including any beneficiaries, directors, officers, partners, shareholders, signatories and trustees) must be at least 18 years old and permanently reside in the UK for tax purposes.

More information on eligibility can be found in the Summary Box and Product Guide for each account type.

How do I apply for an account?

Once you have decided which account you would like to open, simply click on the ‘Apply’ button in the Summary Box window for that account and then, depending on the type of account you have chosen, either apply online or by post. You can find out more here.