Sorry for selective reading, just checked quickly the forum.
I wonder if Ms. Pia does or doesn't have work?
My hubby opened a bank account as he arrived here in the UK early this year and he was approved to open an account with debit card even without any previous bank accounts in the UK. We just presented his passport, visa, tenancy agreement with his name as one of the tenants and contract from his employer.
Unfortunately, Pia is still in da Phils. Not coming for perhaps another 6 weeks or so. That seems like a really easy way of getting an account.
Be responsible with little so that you can be trusted with much!!
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