Bank of Scotland

How to apply

It's easy to apply for an account with Bank of scotland Share Dealing. You can apply online or by telephone for our Bank of Scotland Share Dealing, Bank of Scotland ShareBuilder, Self-Select Stocks & Shares ISA and SIPP. If you are a new customer and you apply online for an account you will be automatically registered for the online service.

 When completing your application we will ask you for:
 Your address details for the last three years
 Your National Insurance number
 Your bank account details

You must be 18 years of age or over and be resident in the UK, Jersey, Guernsey or the Isle of Man, or if not resident, is performing duties as a Crown employee servicing oversees and paid out of the public revenue of the United Kingdom (typicaly a serving member of the armed forces, or a diplomat) or is married to, or in a civil partnership with,such a person. You must inform us if you cease to be resident in the UK, Jersey, Guernsey or the Isle of Man. For an ISA you must be resident and ordinarily resident in the UK, not including the Isle of Man or the Channel Islands.


Next Steps

Sign in and apply online  I am a registered Bank of Scotland online customer
Apply online  I am not a registered Bank of Scotland online customer

Call us now to open an account on 0845 606 1188 (lines are open 8am - 9.15pm Monday to Friday and 9am -1pm Saturday excluding English Bank Holidays.)

*Calls from BT landlines will cost a maximum of 4p per minute and a 6p call set-up fee.  The price of calls from other telephone companies will vary.  The call price is correct at 6th March 2008.

Please remember the value of your investments and the income from them can go down as well as up.  You may not get back the full amount you have invested.  If you're in any doubt about the suitability of any of our products, or whether to buy or sell shares, you should consult an appropriate Financial Adviser.

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