Do i need a sponcer to open a bank account in the Uk, if I m here on Tier2 visa? Home › Forums › New in the UK › Opening a bank account › Do i need a sponcer to open a bank account in the Uk, if I m here on Tier2 visa? This topic has 1 reply, 2 voices, and was last updated 9 years ago by Anonymous. Viewing 2 posts - 1 through 2 (of 2 total) Author Posts February 17, 2017 at 7:59 pm #597 AnonymousInactive Do i need someone to sponsor me who already isa account holder in the bank. March 28, 2017 at 1:32 pm #1154 AnonymousInactive You do not need any sponsor to open a bank account. You will only need an ID proof(Passport or Biometric card) and an address proof (Electricity bill/Council tax etc). Some banks may ask for NI number. Author Posts Viewing 2 posts - 1 through 2 (of 2 total) You must be logged in to reply to this topic. Log In Username: Password: Keep me signed in Log In