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What are the necessary documents to open an account?

In Person

  • Valid Identification Document:​
    • Portuguese Citizen Card;​
    • Portuguese Residence Card issued with a validity of more than 12 months;
    • Passport/Identity Card (only accepted if European citizen, Schengen Area or United Kingdom nationality)​.
  • Valid Tax Identification Number (TIN):​​​
    • Portuguese Citizen Card;​
    • TIN Card or Tax Payer’s central registration​.
  • Proof of address (12 months):​
    • Drivers License;​
    • Tax reimbursement statement;​
    • Utilities bill;
    • Taxes liquidation issued by the fiscal authority of the country of residency or Document issued by the consulate.​
  • If the client is a minor, proof of address of parents/legal representatives must be presented​
  • Proof of employment situation (6 months validity):​
    • Employee: Pay slip or Employment proof or Work contract.​;​​
    • Independent worker: "Green receipts"or Start of economic activity statement or Declaration from the Client supported by a card issued by the repective professional entity.;
    • Self-employed: Commercial Registry certificate or Company Registration;​
    • Unemployed: Unemployment statement (Employment Center enrolment) or Economic Situation Proof, issued by the Town Council for unemployed people that are not enroled in the Employment Center;​​
    • Student: Student ID or Enrolment proof or University attendance certificate.

Digital

  • Valid Identification Document:​
    • Portuguese Citizen Card;​
    • Portuguese Residence Card issued after December 2008 and valid for more than 12 months​;
  • Valid Tax Identification Number (TIN):​​​
    • Portuguese Citizen Card;​
    • TIN Card or Tax Payer’s central registration​.
  • Proof of address (12 months):​
    • Drivers License;​
    • Tax reimbursement statement;​
    • Utilities bill;
    • Document issued by the consulate.​
  • Proof of employment situation (6 months validity):​
    • Employee: Pay slip or Employment proof or Work contract.​;​​
    • Independent worker: "Green receipts"or Start of economic activity statement or Declaration from the Client supported by a card issued by the repective professional entity.;
    • Self-employed: Commercial Registry certificate or Company Registration;​
    • Unemployed: Unemployment statement (Employment Center enrolment) or Economic Situation Proof, issued by the Town Council for unemployed people that are not enroled in the Employment Center;​​
    • Student: Student ID or Enrolment proof or University attendance certificate.