What identification (ID) do I need before I can open my account online?

The quickest way to open your account online is with 2 of the following forms of identification.

• Passport
• UK Driving licence
• Debit Card
• EU Card

or with our account opening telephony team.

Royal Bank of Scotland account opening
0800 121 129 (+44 131 549 8888)
Relay UK: 18001 0800 121 129
Open Monday to Friday 8am - 8pm, Saturday 9am - 3pm
(Opening hours may vary on public holidays)
Calls may be recorded.

If you don't have these available with you now you will need to take your identification documents to a branch.

Royal Bank of Scotland branch locator
Find your nearest branch using our branch locator.