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STEP 5 OF 8 · EVERYONE

Banking and getting set up

The documents and accounts you need early.

  • ⏱ 3 min read
  • Everyone
  • Step 5 of 8
  • Reviewed 27 October 2026
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Your first-month essentials.
  • A UK bank account often needs proof of address and ID. Ask your employer for a letter.
  • You will need a National Insurance number to work and pay tax.
  • Register with a GP and keep your documents together.
  • A UK phone number makes everything else easier.

First month checklist

  • Get your employer’s letter.
  • Open the account.
  • Apply for your NI number.
  • Register with a GP and a dentist.

Your checklist

  • Opened a bank account
  • Applied for my NI number

This page is general education, reviewed 27 October 2026. Rules, fees and dates change: always confirm with the official sources below. It is not medical, legal or immigration advice.