Finish proving your identity by signing in to your online banking
Your account must be:
- a current account, not a savings account, credit card account or other type of account
- in your name (you can use a joint account)
- more than 3 months old
How does online banking prove my identity?
Banks have very strong security, so when you sign in, they know it’s really you.
The bank can then confirm the details you gave us, to help us be sure you are who you say you are.
The bank can then confirm the details you gave us, to help us be sure you are who you say you are.
Before you sign in
We’ll ask for your approval to share information from your account with GOV.UK One Login and a company called Ecospend.
GOV.UK One Login uses Ecospend to securely connect to your bank or building society. Ecospend will check some details for us, and share the information we need to confirm your identity. You’ll see what information will be shared before you agree to it.
Our privacy notice (opens in new tab) has more detail about how your information will be used.
Ecospend is regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (opens in a new tab).