Payment Account Set-up – Step 2 Information for Sole Traders
As an Individual Sole Trader, the account representative (the person setting up the payment account) may need the following information to hand to complete Step 2:
- Government issued photo ID
- Proof of address
Accepted Forms of Identification:
Photo ID
- Passport
- Driving Licence
- Identity Card
Proof of Address
DATED WITHIN 6 MONTHS:
- Utility Bill or notice of services (e.g. electricity, gas, water, etc.) Mobile phone bills are not accepted
- Statement or notice of service from a financial institution (copies or downloaded statements from regulated banks only. Screenshots are not accepted)
- Solicitors letter
DATED WITHIN 1 YEAR:
- Government issued letter (e.g. taxation or council notices)
- Council or housing association document (i.e. rent card or tenancy agreement)
- Benefits agency documentation (i.e. benefit book or original notification)
- Electoral Register Entry
- GP letter of registration with the surgery
- Drivers Licence (If this document was not previously provided for photo ID. Must not be expired)
- NHS Medical Card (must not be expired)