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Opening an account is easy
For online accounts, you can open an account using our online portal. For all other accounts, simply download, print and complete the application form and charitable assignment. (Please refer to the investment terms and conditions for more about the charitable assignment.)
We’ll complete an electronic identification check. If this is unsuccessful, we’ll ask you to provide more ID and address verification. Like all banks and building societies, we’re legally obliged to get proof of identity from all new customers. In addition, we’ll ask existing customers to provide proof of ID if they have not previously given it. This includes proof of name and permanent address.
If you’re opening an account for a child under 16, the points below will apply to the child and each signatory to the account. However, for the child, under the list B, we can accept documents for a parent/legal guardian who lives at the same address as the child rather than for the child themselves.
Opening an account is easy: simply download, print and complete an application form. Please return your completed form, necessary ID and opening cheque to your local branch or post it to Melton Building Society, Mutual House, Leicester Road, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire LE13 0DB. Cheques should be made payable to the name of the account holder. If you need help with your application, please telephone us on 01664 414141.
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) Full information about coverage and exclusions is shown in our ‘Financial Services Compensation Scheme Information Sheet’ – please click the link below:-
Effective 30 January 2017 – FSCS Information Sheet
Accounts opened in person
If the electronic ID check is unsuccessful, we’ll require you to produce one item from both lists A and B. Please note that original documents only are acceptable.
| A – Personal | B – Address |
|---|---|
| Valid full passport | Domestic utility bill** (not mobile telephone) |
| Valid full UK photocard driving licence | Current council tax bill |
| Valid (old style) full UK driving licence | Bank/building society/credit card statement** |
| Inland revenue document | Inland revenue document** |
| State/local authority-funded benefit statement | State/local authority-funded benefit statement |
| Birth certificate (for under 16’s only) | Council rent book |
| Valid full UK photocard driving licence | |
| Valid (old style) driving licence |
For accounts that are not opened face to face
If the electronic ID check is unsuccessful, we’ll require you to produce one item from both lists A and B. Original or certified* documents are acceptable.
| A – Personal | B – Address |
|---|---|
| Valid full passport* | Domestic utility bill** (not mobile telephone) |
| Valid full UK photocard driving licence* | Current council tax bill |
| Valid (old style) full UK driving licence | Bank/building society/credit card statement** |
| Inland revenue document | Inland revenue document** |
| State/local authority-funded benefit statement | State/local authority-funded benefit statement |
| Birth certificate (for under 16’s only)* | Council rent book |
| Valid full UK photocard driving licence* | |
| Valid (old style) driving licence |
*Certified means a copy of the original document that has been stamped and signed by a solicitor, accountant or doctor. We’ll also accept copies certified by the Post Office Document Certification Service.
** Items must not be more than 3 months old and must not be printed from the internet.
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Call one of our friendly advisors on 01664 414141. Opening hours 9am to 6pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 12pm on Saturdays.
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