Hi Pinoyni,
As soon as i got here i also did the same. I went to several banks to enquire for the requirements needed in opening one.
Natwest bank needs utility bills (as proof of address) with your name on it aside from the passport. They don't accept the notice from doctors. That is only for ages until 18 y.o.and the medical card as well.
I went to HSBC and was told to submit the same. So my husband added my name to the utility bills.
Barclays needs the same requirements and/or a bank statement from your Phil. bank showing an account is properly maintained.
If you don't have utility bills under your name yet but want to have your own account then convert your husband's acct into a joint account first( submit the requirements), then you can have your own personal account as they need the first account to be established first.
To simplify this, you need your name on the utility bills bec that is always one of the requirements.
