Before you get your refugee status, and when you’re an asylum seeker, you are likely to find it difficult to open a current account. You can try one of the following options:

- Option 1: Cash account with Metro bank.

- Option 2: Non-traditional banks - These usually have fees, so are more expensive, but the advantage is that they are very easy to open for anyone. Examples: Pockit or Monese.

To open a bank account with METRO, you need to visit in person. There is a list of accepted identification you can provide.

Please note that Code Your Future are not financial advisors, and the information provided here is for informational purposes only. It should not be considered financial advice.