fern01 Posted May 17, 2018 Report Share Posted May 17, 2018 I went into Nat West today to deposit a largish cheque and withdraw some cash. All went well until when asked for further ID I presented my SGC This was refused as it was "not on their list" despite being signed and approved by the Chief Constable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boarder Posted May 17, 2018 Report Share Posted May 17, 2018 I did the very same in Lloyds and they responded with "wow, we don't get many of these as ID but it's definitely allowed as one of the most trusted forms of ID" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted May 17, 2018 Report Share Posted May 17, 2018 hello, when i go into my bank Lloyds i can hear the staff mutter, here comes that old geezer who still uses cheques, they now have a machine to make deposits even that i get ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strimmer_13 Posted May 17, 2018 Report Share Posted May 17, 2018 cant remember why as 8+ years ago I got refused my fast track application at the post office for using my firearms/shotgun licence. They would not except it. Neadless to say we had a dingdong as it stated online it was allowed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rst1990 Posted May 17, 2018 Report Share Posted May 17, 2018 Never thought of using my licence for I.d always used passport and driving licence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sian Posted May 17, 2018 Report Share Posted May 17, 2018 Ridiculous that a bank wouldn’t use it, it’s a recognised important form of ID to get a Diclosure (CRB) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The gouse Posted May 17, 2018 Report Share Posted May 17, 2018 5 hours ago, boarder said: I did the very same in Lloyds and they responded with "wow, we don't get many of these as ID but it's definitely allowed as one of the most trusted forms of ID" You bid not have the gun under your arm at the time did you? 26 minutes ago, Sian said: Ridiculous that a bank wouldn’t use it, it’s a recognised important form of ID to get a Diclosure (CRB) Yes your 100% correct but SGC in a bank as ID??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted May 17, 2018 Report Share Posted May 17, 2018 Totally acceptable. It is an approved form of ID. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazooka Joe Posted May 17, 2018 Report Share Posted May 17, 2018 Quote This was refused as it was "not on their list" despite being signed and approved by the Chief Constable I'd be well & truly knackered, my certs are the only form of ID I've got with a photo... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loriusgarrulus Posted May 17, 2018 Report Share Posted May 17, 2018 My SGC was accepted at the solicitors when buying property as proof of id. They even listed it as something they accept on their paperwork prior to the appointment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rec-baller Posted May 17, 2018 Report Share Posted May 17, 2018 (edited) I presented my f.a.c as a proof of i.d in a mobile phone shop and they refused it as a form of I.d !! Edited May 17, 2018 by rec-baller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wb123 Posted May 17, 2018 Report Share Posted May 17, 2018 (edited) A bit like provincial bank notes if they arent commonly seen a fake wont be picked up. Most shops will virtually never see a fan or sgc and have no practical means of verifying it. On the same note it drives me round the twist trying to get english notes before trips home as the notes issued by the northern irish and scottish banks are almost unusable, but if I had a buisness at home I sure as hell wouldnt take provincial notes. Equally valid yes, equally secure definitely not because of lack of familiarity. Edited May 17, 2018 by Wb123 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fern01 Posted May 17, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2018 2 hours ago, Bazooka Joe said: I'd be well & truly knackered, my certs are the only form of ID I've got with a photo... That is why I took it as my passport has expired and I have no intention of renewing it. My driving license is one of the old paper ones with no photo and they accepted that. During this time my Debit card was verified in their card reading machine. I just feel it was a PC anti shooting move by Nat West. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39TDS Posted May 17, 2018 Report Share Posted May 17, 2018 1 hour ago, rec-baller said: I presented my f.a.c as a proof of i.d in a mobile phone shop and they refused it as a form of I.d !! I did the same and they said "WOW! we don't get many of those. They are the top form of ID." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnfromUK Posted May 18, 2018 Report Share Posted May 18, 2018 7 hours ago, fern01 said: That is why I took it as my passport has expired and I have no intention of renewing it. My driving license is one of the old paper ones with no photo and they accepted that. During this time my Debit card was verified in their card reading machine. I just feel it was a PC anti shooting move by Nat West. I'm the same, and they (Lloyds) wouldn't accept a passport a few weeks after expiry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason_ox Posted May 18, 2018 Report Share Posted May 18, 2018 9 hours ago, fern01 said: I just feel it was a PC anti shooting move by Nat West. Well I wouldn’t think it was, I don’t think a bank has an anti shooting Pc agenda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigeon controller Posted May 18, 2018 Report Share Posted May 18, 2018 I have used my certificate on many occasions and always have to explain it is more difficult to obtain than a passport or driving licence. When they understand what it is they accept it. My wife used to work in a Building Society and they had a number of certificates presented and FAC no problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fern01 Posted May 18, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2018 3 hours ago, Jason_ox said: Well I wouldn’t think it was, I don’t think a bank has an anti shooting Pc agenda The Co-op bank does Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ph5172 Posted May 18, 2018 Report Share Posted May 18, 2018 Is it because the new ones have a printed photo and look very much like something a savvy teenager could knock up? There is also no reference with the signature so anyone could have signed it. I'm sure a quick call could have confirmed its authenticity though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobbyathome Posted May 18, 2018 Report Share Posted May 18, 2018 (edited) i used mine as photo id when I voted a few weeks ago when I looked at the list when she marked me down I could see I was the only one that had used it she did double check but it was one of the acceptable ids Edited May 18, 2018 by nobbyathome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sian Posted May 19, 2018 Report Share Posted May 19, 2018 On 17/05/2018 at 20:31, The gouse said: You bid not have the gun under your arm at the time did you? Yes your 100% correct but SGC in a bank as ID??? Why not it’s got your photo, your signature and other details. It’s more likely they just have a list of more common ID to follow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnfromUK Posted June 8, 2018 Report Share Posted June 8, 2018 I had to go to Lloyds Bank today - and although only drawing a modest amount of cash, I was asked for photo ID. Last time I used my passport, but it was declined as it was (a couple of weeks) out of date. It is now a couple of months out of date. This time I tried to use my SGC - and it was declined. Although I was allowed to cash my cheque (comparison of signature with records), the clerk (who was very pleasant and helpful) told me that they are officially not allowed by their rules to accept SGC. Valid Passport, Photo Driving Licence, Northern Ireland Voters Card, Disabled Photo Card are the photo IDs allowed. In the event you don't have these, some alternatives (non photo Driving License being one) are allowed under some circumstances, but SCG is not recognised. Clerk didn't know why, as he confirmed it used to be allowed, but no longer on their list of things they can accept. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted June 8, 2018 Report Share Posted June 8, 2018 Different organisations have different lists of which ID they should accept, and even if passport isn’t on it then they won’t accept it. I tried to use mine in a local building society ( as its often in my vehicle ) when I tried to deposit some cash. Relevant to their ‘money laundering’ policy they asked for ID, and my ticket was all I had. When I offered to go and get it from my vehicle, They wouldn’t accept it even after explaining that it was recognised as a valid form of ID and that it would require a 25 mile round trip for me to return. I have subsequently closed my account with them, not for this reason alone, but i gave it as one of them when I was asked why. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scutt Posted June 8, 2018 Report Share Posted June 8, 2018 During the foot and mouth outbreak I applied to work for DEFRA as was, they accepted my ticket at first but pulled me in a few months down the line and asked for my driving licence for ID I explained it was old style licence so no photo anyway rules is rules so driving licence it was. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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