Forms of identification
We accept the following forms of ID:
Personal Identification
- UK, overseas, international or provisional driving licence (provided it shows your photograph and/or signature)
- Official identification card from a recognised place of work or study (provided it includes a photograph and the name of your organisation/university, etc)
- International Identity card (provided it includes a photograph)
- Full passport
- UK cheque guarantee card, credit card or debit card (provided it shows your photograph)
- Bus pass or travel card (provided it shows your photograph)
Proof of Address
- Recent utility bill (gas, telephone or water) issued in the last 3 months
- Recent bank, building society statement or credit card statement issued in the last 3 months
- State pension book
- Benefit/family credit book
- Council tax statement or payment book issued in the last 3 months
- Central or local government, government agency or local council document giving entitlement (e.g. from the Department for Work and Pensions, the Employment Service, HMRC) issued in the last 3 months
This list is not exhaustive and we will accept alternative pieces of photo ID and recent proofs of address that are similarly official.