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Account Opening Identification Requirements
Identification Requirements
We are required by law to fully verify the identity of our clients, both individuals and non-individuals (i.e. companies). Unless this process is completed we may, by law, be prohibited from providing you with Designated Services you request. We may also be required to collect additional verification of your identity from time to time.
To verify the identity of a natural person, we will ask you to provide one or a combination of the following documents:
Primary Photographic
*Driver’s Licence
*Passport
*International Travel Document
*Proof of Age Card/ Photo Card
*Birth Card
*National Identity Card
Primary Non-Photographic
*Birth Certificate
* Birth Extract
*Citizenship Certificate
*Centrelink issued Pension Card
Secondary Non-Photographic
*Government Financial Benefits Notice
*Australian Taxation Office Notice
*Local Government or Utility Notice
Child Under 18
*Notice issued by the school
*Birth Certificate
Other
*Documents that we determine from time to time as being acceptable identification under Australian law.
To verify the identity of entities other than a natural person we provide the following table as a guide only.
Sole Trader
*Certificate of Registration of Business Name (if applicable)
*Australian Business Name (if applicable)
Companies
*Certificate of Incorporation or Registration
*ASIC Records/Search
*ASIC Annual Statement
*Annual Report for Public Companies
*Domestic Stock Exchange Records/Search (if applicable)
*Licence/Regulator Record/Search
Partnerships
*Partnership Agreement
*Certificate of Registration of Business Name
Unincorporated Associations
*Minutes of Meeting
*Rules or Constitution
Incorporated Associations
*Incorporation Certificate
*Minutes of Meeting
*Rules or Constitution
*ASIC or other relevant Government Body Record/Search
Trusts
*Trust Deed
*ASIC Record/Search for Public Offer Trusts (if applicable)
Estate Trusts
*Will
*Probate
*Letters of Administration
Other
Documents that we determine from time to time as being acceptable identification under Australian law.
Please note:
- If there is more than one person applying for a Designated Service, all must provide identification prior to the Designated Service being offered.
- If you are other than a natural person and are not separately listed above you may have different requirements.
- Any documents provided to us for the purpose of verifying your identity that are written in a language other than English must be accompanied by an English translation.
- Certified copies may be accepted, certain rules apply.
- For some of the above documents validity can depend on the time since creation or certification.
If any of these relate to you or you have any questions about verifying your identity please contact our Customer Service Centre on 1300 651 400 for assistance, or visit your local branch.
Tax File Number
Collection of your Tax File Number (TFN) is authorised by law. Quotation is not compulsory however any interest earned may be taxed and debited from your account if a TFN is not quoted. For further information please refer to the Taxation – Withholding Tax section of our Terms and Conditions Part 1.
Privacy
To provide you with a designated service you must provide us with any information that we reasonably require, including personal information. We are governed by Privacy Laws in relation to collection, access and disclosing personal information. Our Privacy Policy Statement and our Terms and Conditions explain how your personal information is managed.
This information is current as at 13 December 2007. For more information contact our Customer Service Centre on 1300 651 400 or www.greater.com.au.