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The ‘Verification of identity and right to work in the UK’ guidance document states the below;

‘Financial statements such as a bank, building society, credit card, credit union, pension or endowment statements (UK or EEA) dated within the last six months. Statements issued outside of the EEA cannot be accepted. Online bank statements can only be accepted if a photo card driving licence has been provided as photographic proof of identity and the address on the card matches the address on the statement.’


Online statements

Online bank or building society statements that have been printed can be used as proof of ID for pre-employment checks if the statement is dated within the last six months. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, online bank statements that have not been stamped by the bank will be accepted. This is currently on a temporary basis.

Online banking, utility or council tax statements can only be accepted for proof of address if a photocard driving licence has been provided as photographic proof of identity and the address on the card matches the address on the statement. This does not apply to non-photographic proof of identity.


Statements printed in branch

If your bank or building society has printed a statement for you in branch, this can be accepted as proof of ID for pre-employment checks as long as it is dated within the last six months. Statements printed in branch should be stamped and dated by the bank, however if the printed statement clearly states it has been 'printed in branch' the bank stamp and date is not required.

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