Open a bank account

How it is used

One of the first tasks after moving, because salaries, rent and bills are usually paid by bank transfer. Newcomers are often asked for a passport, residence permit, proof of address and a local phone number. Digital banks may have simpler checks.

Example sentences

1. I couldn't open a bank account until my address registration was done.

2. My new employer asked me to open a bank account before the first payday.

Common collocations

• open a bank account
• current account
• checking account
• bank transfer
• local bank account

Related terms

• proof of addressA recent official document showing your name and home address, such as a utility bill, a bank letter or a tenancy agreement.
• address registrationThe official recording of where you live with the local authorities, which many countries require soon after you move in.
• bank statementA document from your bank that lists the money coming into and going out of your account over a period and shows the balance.
• relocateTo move to a new place to live or work, often because of a job and often with help from an employer.

More terms: Renting & Settling In

• landlord
• tenancy agreement
• deposit
• health insurance
• utility bill