Documents needed when new customers apply online for a Citibank account

We need ONE of the following original documents to confirm your current address:

  • A UK bank statement (from a bank other than Citi) dated within the last 2 months
  • A utility bill dated within the last 3 months
  • A local authority council tax bill valid for the current year
  • A local council rent card or tenancy agreement

Plus ONE of the following as proof of identity:

  • A certified copy* of your current signed passport
  • A certified copy* of your valid UK photo driving licence
  • If you are an EEA National, a certified copy* of your National Identity Card is also acceptable

Check if you also need to send any of the documents below:

  • If you are eligible to have your interest paid gross please complete and send the R85 form (PDF) Opens in a new window
  • If you are a US Person please complete and send the W9 form (PDF) Opens in a new window
  • If you are applying for an Overdraft, please send your most recent payslip (if you are self-employed please provide a bank statement from within the last 3 months)

Please visit our Document Library for these and other useful documents for your Citibank account.
Please note if you do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader, you can download it from www.adobe.com. Opens in a new window

*Your documents should be certified "original seen" and signed and dated by a lawyer, notary public or banker using an official stamp and with a printed name, address, and contact telephone number.

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