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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)