April 2022 Update for Scotland residents: Bank of Scotland accounts for Asylum Seekers

Bank of Scotland has opened their doors for Asylum Seekers for Classic Accounts. Before you apply here is what you need:

- ARC card

- Mears Tenancy Agreement OR

- If you are a volunteer with a charity organisation, ask them to write a support letter. The support letter should include your address and your participation in the organisation. The letter can be addressed as: To Whom it may concern.

Here are the steps:

- Go online and fill in this Application Form. Ensure that your details are correct before submission.

- Choose a branch. If you are in Glasgow, we recommend this branch as we have previous positive experience with them.

- Once you have finished your application you get a notification in your email with a reference number. Go to the branch with your proof of ID and reference number to finalise and open the account.