can you open a bank account online?

[joko]

or must you go to your branch with ID etc?

thanks

[sara3]

unless you already have an account with the same bank, I would think you'd need to go in with ID including your National Insurance number, and proof of your address/ residency.

[factor-fiction]

To build on what sara3 says I've opened a few new accounts with different banks and although once or twice I've had to send ID off usually I don't need to show any ID, although some require a cheque bearing your name or maybe online payment from another bank