Why do you need a bank certificate?Originally Posted by iamghee
Does anyone know how to obtain a bank certificate in the UK or if it is similar to bank statement at least?
I know we need to contact the bank about it but my husband said Bank Certificate is usually being sent sometime in April. Has anyone requested it before in the UK.
Please advise. Thank you
Who is asking specifically for a bank certificate?
If you are thinking about a visa application then it's only bank statements that are needed for the UKBA. Unless the sponsor is self-employed then other documents are needed.
Bank certificates are not that often used.
The UKBA say that:-
"We will not accept letters that simply show the balance in the account on a particular day, as these documents do not show that there are consistent funds to meet the maintenance requirement."
I think a bank certificate is a document showing the balance in the account on a particular day, so should not be submitted to UKBA as financial evidence.
