Becoming a customer
Identification
To open an account, you will need to show some form of identification:
- A valid passport, a Dutch driving licence or an identity card* and/or residence permit.
- You will also need to provide us with your Dutch social security ('Burgerservicenummer') number.
* We can only accept ID cards from the following countries as a valid means of identification: Belgium, Germany, Finland, France, Greece, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Austria, Portugal, San Marino, Spain and Switzerland.
Identity checks required by law
On entering into a new customer relationship, ABN AMRO, just like other Dutch banks, is bound by national and international regulations. The purpose of these regulations – which we have incorporated into our organisational structures and procedures – is to guarantee the security and integrity of the financial services we provide to you, the customer. Our aim is to be a reliable, professional bank within this regulatory framework, and we are legally obliged to record every new customer's tax and social insurance ('sofi') number. We are also obliged to verify the authenticity of identity documents and to check that your home address is correct. We request your cooperation in this respect. If you have any questions, please contact one of our staff, who will be pleased to provide you with further information.
Minors
In the case of applicants who are minors, we will need proof of identity from at least one legal guardian or representative; if a minor has his or her own proof of identity, you should be able to submit this. You must also bring with you official evidence that you are entitled to represent the minor as their legal guardian or representative, e.g. registration of the minor in the legal guardian’s passport, a recent extract from the register of births (geboorteregister), a recent extract from the register of guardianship (voogdijregister) or a court order.
Evidence of income
You will need to provide evidence of your income unless you only want to open a savings account. Please bring one of the following (recent) documents with you:
- Contract of employment
- Three consecutive pay slips
- Benefit statement
- Employment permit (foreign workers)
Registration
New clients may be checked and registered with the Central Credit Registration Office (BKR) in Tiel.
Exceptions
If you cannot meet the above criteria, you are advised to contact your nearest branch office.
Contact
If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.
