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# What can I use as proof of address for my bank account

# What can I use as a proof of address for my bank account?

Your proof of address must:

* Present your **full name** and match your ID, first, middle and last name, according to the documents you provided;
* Present your **full address**;
* Have a clearly **visible issue date**, **issued within the past 3** (three) **months**;
* P.O. Boxes and Business Addresses are **not accepted**;
* Be presented in the **Roman alphabet**, in the following languages: **English, Spanish or Portuguese** (for more information see below).

The following documents are accepted as proof of residence:
* ## Utility bills

Acceptable providers include electricity, water, mobile phone, internet, cable, and similar services.
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## What if my proof of address is not in the languages or alphabet required?

If it's not in the languages mentioned above:

* ### For schengen Area\* Members

You must certify your documents in any notary, lawyer or Millenium BCP bank branch outside Portugal, within EU/EEA.

* ### Outside Schengen Area (Non-residents)

Documents must be translated for **English or Portuguese** and certified by authorised entities only, including the Portuguese Consulate/Embassy or any entity recognized under the Hague Certificate convention.

\*Schengen Area Countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.