Proof of address in the UK: the circle you can break

Newcomers often hit the same loop:

• you need proof of address to open a bank account,
• you need a bank account to set up bills,
• you need bills to prove your address.

You can break the loop by planning your first documents.

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What usually counts as proof

Depending on the organisation, examples include:

• tenancy agreement
• council tax letter
• official letters from government bodies
• utility bills (in your name)

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A practical plan

1. Secure housing documentation that includes your name and full address.
2. Register where appropriate so official post arrives.
3. Keep everything in a single folder and use consistent formatting.

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The key

Don’t collect random documents. Collect the documents that specifically meet verification checks.