Immigration status checks: guidance for banks and building societies
Guidance for banks and building societies on carrying out immigration status checks on current account holders and applicants.
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This information helps banks and building societies comply with statutory requirements under section 40 and sections 40A to 40 H of the Immigration Act 2014.
Banks and building societies must not open a current account for those in the UK illegally. They must carry out an immigration check and notify the Home Office and in some cases they will be required to close accounts.
Read our guidance on current accounts closed or refused based on immigration status.
Last updated 27 March 2023 + show all updates
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Added links to the leaflets which should be given to people whose current account is closed or whose current account application is refused.
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Version 2.0 of guidance uploaded.
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Updated guidance.
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First published.