UK Bank Acccounts
#31
Re: UK Bank Acccounts
Here is the link to HSBC https://www.hsbc.co.uk/current-accou.../bank-account/ if you scroll down to Who can apply it says one who is 18 or older and a UK or EU resident
#32
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Re: UK Bank Acccounts
Excellent................I've had a quick look, the only issue seems to be getting certain info sorted 'quickly' such as :
if applying from outside the UK but within the EU, you’ll need to provide certified proof of your identity and address, translated into English if necessary
Scratch my head time I think !! Not sure what 'certified proof' means.
Thanks to all,
PSG
if applying from outside the UK but within the EU, you’ll need to provide certified proof of your identity and address, translated into English if necessary
Scratch my head time I think !! Not sure what 'certified proof' means.
Thanks to all,
PSG
#33
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Re: UK Bank Acccounts
In the UK that would be something like going to the post office and paying a small cost. Notary there in Italy? Or will the Poste there do such?
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Re: UK Bank Acccounts
Excellent................I've had a quick look, the only issue seems to be getting certain info sorted 'quickly' such as :
if applying from outside the UK but within the EU, you’ll need to provide certified proof of your identity and address, translated into English if necessary
Scratch my head time I think !! Not sure what 'certified proof' means.
Thanks to all,
PSG
if applying from outside the UK but within the EU, you’ll need to provide certified proof of your identity and address, translated into English if necessary
Scratch my head time I think !! Not sure what 'certified proof' means.
Thanks to all,
PSG
Good luck!!!
#35
Re: UK Bank Acccounts
I am just sending a copy of my UK passport and a UK credit card statement. Both certified by my accountant. I think that will do it.
#37
Re: UK Bank Acccounts
Went in person with my daughter last year. They accepted her Italian ID card and her British passport. I had personally translated the ID card in case anybody asked for a translation even though it wasn't a legal translation, but nobody did. Think we took other things too as extra proof of address like her Italian voter's card and her birth certificate but nothing else was asked for. It was all so very, very easy compared to a lot of things here.
Last edited by Lorna at Vicenza; Nov 24th 2020 at 9:24 am.
#38
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Re: UK Bank Acccounts
Went in person with my daughter last year. They accepted her Italian ID card and her British passport. I had personally translated the ID card in case anybody asked for a translation even though it wasn't a legal translation, but nobody did. Think we took other things too as extra proof of address like her Italian voter's card and her birth certificate. It was all so very, very easy compared to a lot of things here.
Agreed, that's a completely different kettle of fish, plus the fact that in person they can see that the document is original, that you're the person in it, ask any follow-up questions, etc. None of which can happen when you're working remotely on-line.
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Re: UK Bank Acccounts
For those that do need to have translation and/or certification of documents the lists of English or English speaking solicitors and notaries throughout Italy found on this UK Gov page are acceptable to HSBC.
#40
Re: UK Bank Acccounts
Presumably from what you say this was in the UK.
Agreed, that's a completely different kettle of fish, plus the fact that in person they can see that the document is original, that you're the person in it, ask any follow-up questions, etc. None of which can happen when you're working remotely on-line.
Agreed, that's a completely different kettle of fish, plus the fact that in person they can see that the document is original, that you're the person in it, ask any follow-up questions, etc. None of which can happen when you're working remotely on-line.
#41
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Re: UK Bank Acccounts
Someone, I think it was Lorna, recommened to me a form from the Agenzia issued in Italian & English, which includes your address. I can't remember exactly what the form is called, something like "attestazione di residenza fiscale". I used it for my UK passport renewal whilst living in Italy and it worked a charm. From memory, it cost the time it took to go to the Agenzia office, plus a marca da bollo of a few EUR. Coming with the Agenzia's stamp & the fact it's issued bilingually as an original, you shouldn't need it to be translated.
#42
Re: UK Bank Acccounts
Someone, I think it was Lorna, recommened to me a form from the Agenzia issued in Italian & English, which includes your address. I can't remember exactly what the form is called, something like "attestazione di residenza fiscale". I used it for my UK passport renewal whilst living in Italy and it worked a charm. From memory, it cost the time it took to go to the Agenzia office, plus a marca da bollo of a few EUR. Coming with the Agenzia's stamp & the fact it's issued bilingually as an original, you shouldn't need it to be translated.
Bravo, although it was probably 37100 our concierge. I think she's recommended this several times as it is blingual and is called "Attestato Di Residenza Fiscale.
#43
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Thank you to 37100 in that case, either way it came in very handy for passport applications.
#44
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Re: UK Bank Acccounts
Italy has finally taken onboard an EU directive on multilingual certificates. A few weeks ago, I obtained a certificate of residency with attached translation. I didn't ask for it, it was offered spontaneously - presumably the staff member saw my birth place. I didn't need it, but took it anyway. At €16.52, a lot dear than the AdE cert, but way easier to obtain.
#45
Re: UK Bank Acccounts
I have opened an account with Transferwise.
They give you a sort code and account number for sterling transactions. Also a Mastercard debit card that I have linked to Paypal and Amazon UK. You can pay in Pounds and Euros.
The only thing missing is a credit card.
I think I will forget HSBC until necessary.
They give you a sort code and account number for sterling transactions. Also a Mastercard debit card that I have linked to Paypal and Amazon UK. You can pay in Pounds and Euros.
The only thing missing is a credit card.
I think I will forget HSBC until necessary.