How we use your information: For information about privacy at the Bank of England and how we use personal data (including certain rights and
options that you have), please see https://www.bankofengland.co.uk/legal/privacy or case-specific privacy notices we provide you.
Identification we accept
We accept the following identity documents:
valid passport
valid photo card driving licence (full or provisional)
national identity card (if you are a non-UK national)
Firearm or shotgun certificate.
We accept the following as proof of address:
valid photocard driving licence (full or provisional) – if you haven’t used this as proof of ID
electoral register entry
utility bill or certificate from utility supplier (dated within the past six months)
Council Tax bill (dated within the past six months)
bank, building society or credit union statement or passbook (dated within the past six months)
most recent mortgage statement
local council rent card or tenancy agreement
benefits book or letter from the benefits agency (dated within the past six months)
telephone bill (excluding mobile phones, dated within the past six months)
credit card bill (dated within the past six months)
HM Revenue and Customs tax notification (dated within the past six months)
Jobcentre Plus letter confirming your National Insurance number
For information on how to exchange your banknotes if you are a business or how to exchange them in
person at the Bank of England, please see our website:
https://www.bankofengland.co.uk/banknotes/exchanging-old-banknotes