Bank A/C without the original passport

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Member since 21 April 2015

sadat1895Member21 August 2015 07:14:32

Friends,

Is it possible for me to open a saving account without my original passport. I am an expat on EP. My passport has gone for EP endorsement to the immi dept and has got stuck in the endless queue due to a technical issue at their end.

Meanwhile I need to open a bank A/C to do my salary transactions.

Do banks accept my Stage 1 approval letter for opening an account?

Any help in this regard is appreciated !!!!

Thanks,
Anwar

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GravitasViP21 August 2015 08:10:06

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No, you need your passport (they take a copy of details page and EP) and a letter from your employer confirming your status with them.

harshisr Active member

Member since 17 April 2015

harshisrActive member21 August 2015 09:14:13

Same issue happened for me. My company issued salary by cash out check. I in-cashed the check directly for money.

sadat1895 Member

Member since 21 April 2015

sadat1895Member24 August 2015 06:51:13

Hi harshisr,

Is the cash out check similar to Banker's Cheque. Do we need an ID proof to cash the cheque?

Regards,
Anwar

harshisr Active member

Member since 17 April 2015

harshisrActive member24 August 2015 06:55:18

Hi,

Yes they require ID proof. Mostly a letter from company and photostate of passport will work. It is similar to bankers cheque on ur name.

sadat1895 Member

Member since 21 April 2015

sadat1895Member24 August 2015 06:56:36

Thanks a lot harshisr !!!

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