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Important Information
To open an account online you will need to send in the following:
Verifying your identity Under the Money Laundering Regulations and Financial Services Authority rules, we are required to verify both the name, address and date of birth of investors. To do this, we will ordinarily use an electronic verification system. You may wish to view our frequently asked questions page for more information on the electronic verification process. For online applications, you may also need to supply a certified copy of a full UK photo driving licence or a valid UK or EU passport, or an original utility bill which is less than 3 months old (not a mobile phone bill). For details of other forms of acceptable identification, please see the “Application” screen when you proceed to open the account.
Important notes Leeds Building Society is a member of the Building Societies' Association. The Society is a participant in the Financial Services Compensation Scheme established under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000. Payments under the Scheme are limited to a maximum of £35,000 of an investor's total shares and/or deposits in a society. Most investors are covered, including individuals and small firms. A small number of categories of shares and deposits are not covered, for example deferred shares - permanent interest bearing shares. Although most shares and deposits are denominated in sterling, all other currencies are covered. Further details are available on request from the Society. The Society is covered by the Financial Ombudsman Service. The Society subscribes to and undertakes to comply with the Banking Code, which establishes minimum standards of good banking practice. A copy of the Code and further details of our investment products are available on request from your local branch or our Customer Helpline on 0113 225 7777. We may monitor and/or record your telephone conversation with the Society to ensure consistent service levels (including staff training). The Society offers some investment products that may be operated through branches and by post and certain products which can be operated by post only. Leeds Building Society is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority and our registration number is 164992. Other taxes or costs may exist that are not paid by Leeds Building Society. Large text, Braille and audio tape versions of our brochures are available on request. |
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