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Banking and National Insurance

How do I open a UK bank account?

You will need to open a UK bank account to allow the University to pay you.

Your salary can be paid into any UK bank and there are branches of most banks on the high street in ·¬ÇÑÊÓÆµ city centre and Falmouth town centre. 

Banks in the UK are legally obliged to undertake identity and address verification, which may lead to a delay in individuals from outside the UK opening a UK bank account. Please check with your chosen bank the items of documentation they require before you make the appointment to open your account. They will normally require proof of a UK residential address such as a tenancy agreement and a letter from the University confirming your employment details. If you require a letter confirming your employment to open a Bank account, please email humanresources@exeter.ac.uk and this will be prepared for you.

Once you have opened your account please notify the payroll department as soon as possible.

What is a National Insurance (NI) number?

You will need to pay National Insurance contributions (NICs) whilst you work for the University of ·¬ÇÑÊÓÆµ (subject to earnings). NICs are collected by HM Revenue & Customs through the Payroll system and go towards benefits, such as unemployment benefit, the National Health Service (NHS) and the state pension. You will need to obtain a National Insurance Number and let the payroll department know your number as soon as you have it.

How do I obtain a National Insurance (NI) number?

If you are a Skilled Worker visa holder and have a Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) your National Insurance number will be printed on the back of your BRP.

If you do not already have a National Insurance number please contact the Department of Work and Pensions on 0800 141 2075.

Further information can be found on the website.