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Here's how you can open and switch an account over to us.
We’ll ask you for some information so we can process your application.
We’ll try to confirm your identity and address electronically, but if we can’t we’ll ask you for proof of your identity and current permanent address. This may also be required if you are a parent or guardian of a child under the age of 16 opening an account.
You’ll need to be able to give us copies of your most recent payslips, or if you’re self-employed, copies of your certified or audited accounts for the last three years.
If you’re switching your account from another bank we’ll ask you for the last two months’ statements for your main account.
Once we’ve processed your application we’ll give you a customer agreement to review, sign and return to us.
Type of information and documentation we need | Information or documentation we require from you (valid for over 18’s only) |
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Application information | Product information – which of the current accounts we offer you’d like to open and whether you need, for example, a debit card, an overdraft, or access to online banking |
Personal information – your name, date of birth and nationality, and any children or dependants you might have. |
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Address and residential status – where you live, how long you’ve lived there for, whether you rent or own your home |
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Employment status – where you work, whether you work full or part time, how long you’ve worked for your current employer |
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Financial information – your income, outgoings, any savings or debts you have, and where most of what’s paid into your new account will be coming from |
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Contact details – your phone numbers and email address |
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Relationship with us – which of our branches you want to keep your account and the purpose and extent of your relationship with us |
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Tax information – your country of residency for tax purposes and whether or not you’re a US citizen |
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Offers, product, services opt in or opt out – our offers, products and services you wish to receive information about |
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If you’re switching your current account – details of the current account you wish to switch to us |
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Payslips or accounts | Your most recent payslips or if you’re self-employed, a copy of your certified or audited accounts for the last three years. |
Proof of identity and proof of address (if required) |
Examples of proof of identity (originals please, as we won’t be able to accept photocopies) include:
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Example of proof of address (originals please, as we won’t able to accept photocopies) include:
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Bank Statements (if transferring from another bank) | Bank details - the last two months’ statements from your current main current account (if you’re switching from another bank) |
Customer Agreement Pack | When we receive all the information we need from you, we’ll then send you a Customer Agreement Pack. This contains your Customer Agreement and a signature card for you to sign and return to us. When you’ve done this we’ll be able to open your new account for you. |
The Current Account Switch Service makes switching your current account between your old bank or building society and Danske Bank simple and stress-free. We’ll transfer all direct debits, standing orders, saved payee details and regular payments.
This is a free and simple process, guaranteed to be completed within seven business days.
If your new bank or building society agrees, bank accounts that include an overdraft can switch using the Current Account Switch Service. And if you’d like to have an overdraft with your new bank account, speak to your new bank or building society before starting your switch. Your new bank or building society will be able to advise if you’re eligible for an overdraft, dependent on their lending criteria and your credit status.
For a list of frequently asked questions, see the Current Account Switch Service website.
For more details please view the Current Account Switch Guarantee.
If you have given permissions to TPPs to make payments on your behalf, or to access your financial data, access to these services won’t be transferred automatically to your new account as part of the Current Account Switch Service.
Please check our terms and conditions for more information about TPPs.
Step 1
We will explain the switching process and discuss the options available to you. Once your new Danske account has been successfully opened, we’ll agree your switching date with you.
Step 2
If you want us to, we can arrange for your old bank account to be closed, subject to you clearing any outstanding debt such as an uncleared overdraft.
Step 3
We will arrange for payments accidentally made to your old account to be automatically redirected to your new account.
There are different ways to switch:
Even if your current bank or building society does not use the Current Account Switch Service you can still switch your account to Danske Bank.
Please note that the Current Account Switch Service Guarantee does not apply to the manual switching process. (restrictions apply).
For more details call into any of our branches to chat to one of our advisers.
NI/UK: 0345 603 1534 Outside NI/UK: +44 28 9004 9219 |
Opening hours |
* Except Bank Holidays |