opening a UK bank account

[Ady]

Easiest way to sort it before she arrives is to open a new account in your own name, and pick up the form to change it to a joint account.

When she arrives, add her name to it. Simple. A few months down the line you can take your own name off it.

I like that thinking.

We got a basic account at Barclays. Needed proof of address (Utility bill), and a passport.