ACCOUNT OPENING
Turkish Bank (UK) Ltd offers a variety of accounts to accommodate your needs.
If you wish to open an account with us, please book an appointment on 020 7403 5656 or at any of our branches and we can discuss this in detail. Please click for branch list
Please bring one photo ID and one address verification document with you.
Identification
The following list gives the main types of identification document showing date of birth which may be accepted.
- Full valid passport (note: a passport must be pre-signed and not expired to be valid)
- National ID card with photograph, which remains a good likeness
- Valid driving licence with photograph (If it is the new UK photo card licence it can be used either for identification or address verification, not both.)
Address Verification
In addition to the name it is important that the current permanent address, including postcode, is verified as it forms an integral part of identity.
The following list gives the main types of address verification documents, which may be accepted. All documents seen must be originals and at least one of the following must be obtained for all accounts opened. ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE LESS THAN 3 MONTHS OLD
- Recent utility bill (e.g. Gas, electric)
- Full driving licence. (If it is a UK photo card licence it cannot also be taken as identification).
- Bank/Building Society/Credit or Store Card statement
- Local Authority tax bill
- Council Rent, Council Tax, utility or finance company payment book.
The Banking Code
The Bank subscribes to the Banking Code. The Code sets minimum standards of good service that you can expect from banks, building societies and other providers of banking services. Further details of the code will be explained to you during account opening. You can ask for copies of the Code to be sent to you by post or collect copies from one of our branches. Alternatively you can download latest copy from this link The Banking Code
