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Danimal-
Pick up certified copy from solicitor, take to bank? And what bank closes at 2pm?
It's not the bank's rules specifically, it's the UK Anti Money Laundering Regulations.
Transfers over a certain amount need original photo ID to be shown, copies (even certified by a solicitor) are not allowed.
If the bank let you do it without being shown original photo ID they can get screwed over.
Greenbank
Due to complete tomorrow. Solicitor sent bank details today. Tried to transfer MMMYYYY cash, bank only letting me do 20k max. Went in to bank to do it. Same deal. Wouldn't do it without my passport.
I don't have my passport it's in another part of the country and I can't get there.
Well, we can't do anything. We need photo ID.
I've got my bank card. My PIN. Various utility bills. Council tax. Letters from solicitors. A mortgage offer.
Driving licence?
No. I don't drive.
Tut tut.
(on phone to solicitor) My solicitor will send a certified copy of my passport.
How?
Erm. Fax. Email?
No. I need to see it. In my hand.
But.
NAHHH. Not having it. We're the fucking bank. We're not doing that. Besides we close in 20minutes.
Rant over/. Completion delayed.