Bank accounts
Paying into a UK Bank Account
Payroll Services will pay your salary into a UK bank account or building society. We are currently unable to make electronic payments overseas so you are required to set up a UK bank account for this purpose. To facilitate this, we offer a bank introductory letter.Ìý
Bank AccountsÌýThe Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø payroll system can only accept bank accounts with a 6 digit sort code and an 8 digit account number. The only exceptions being Lloyds Bank which has a 7 digit account number and Girobank which has a 9 digit account number.
Building Society Accounts ÌýThe Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø payroll system can only accept building society accounts with a 6 digit sort code and an 8 digit account number. If you have a savings account you will need to quote a roll/ reference number as well as the 6 digit sort code and 8 digit account number. Please note that some building societies may take longer to credit your account.
If you are an Overseas Nationals, please see Opening a UKÌýBank AccountÌý²ú±ð±ô´Ç·É.
Changing your Bank Details
All employees can add or update their bank details via the Employee Self-Service on MyHR (this can be done from your first day of employment).
For instructions on how to do this, please see the training guide that can be found onÌýMyHR user guides and online training.
If you make a request to change your bank detailsÌýafter the 18th of the current month, the change may not become effective until the following month’s payroll. The only exception to this is April and December where changes must be requested prior to the 10th of the month, this is due to the Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø closure periods.
If you are a casual worker or an employee with issues accessing MyHR, please .ÌýÌý
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Opening a UK Bank Account
Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø and Santander Universities are pleased to confirm a partnership that enables all Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø employees to quickly and easily open a UK bank account.Ìý The account can be opened through the dedicated Santander Universities Branch on the Gower Street Campus in the Wilkins Building, or alternatively at the Tottenham Court Road branch around the corner.
Please note that the Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø branch is now closed until 9 September 2019 however all staff members will be at the Tottenham Court road branch for any enquires.Ìý
If you wish to open a UK bank account with Santander using this service, please first request a bank reference letter from your Employment Contract Administration (ECA) team. To open your bank account you need the following three documents:
- EU Nationals require their passport or EU Identity Card, and Non-EU Nationals require British Residency Permit card or valid visa in passport.
Ìý - Proof of your address - this could include a tenancy agreement for a rented property, a utility bill, or a confirmation of National Insurance letter sent to your address in London.
Ìý - Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø reference letter containing -
- Your full name, identical to how it shows on your passport/ Residency Permit
- Your current London address
- employment start date, and contract end date (if applicable)
Upon receipt of these documents, Santander will be able to arrange an appointment to open an account for you in the branch.
For any appointment booking, queries or difficulties in obtaining relevant documentation, please contact:Ìý
Joe Manns-Benson Ìý-ÌýBranch ManagerÌý ÌýÌýjoe.manns-benson@santander.co.uk
Santander Universities Branch Telephone 055114 30582 Opening times:Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm Wednesday 10am - 5pm | Ìý | Santander Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø Branch Telephone: 055114 83698 Opening time: |
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