Have you ever tried to open a bank account as a non-local in the UK or the Republic of Ireland?
For a simple current account without an overdraft facility and without a debit card or a cheque book they will put you through hell.
Typically:
Passport or Irish Drivers Licence (non-irish ones usually unacceptable)
PPS number (like social security number) if you don't have one yet forget it.
2 utility bills in your name.
If you don't have 2 utility bills you have to get a member of the police force to sign and stamp proof of your address!
(or have it legally proven by a public notary)
[This message has been edited by djk (edited 11-11-2005).]
