Using PO Box as Address?

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Hello,

I’m currently in the process of moving from Canada to the UK and don’t yet have a permanent address. I’m staying at an Airbnb temporarily until I find a flat to stay at. I’d like to set up a Monzo account, but since I can’t receive mail at the Airbnb, can I get a PO Box in the UK and have my card sent there?

Thanks in advance!

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No, to prevent fraud it needs to be your UK registered address.

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Can you register with your AirBnB address? The only thing it will be used for is to send your card to which shouldn’t take more than a week. And once you’ve found a flat you can change the address on your account.

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That could work. I also have some friends in the UK, could I also have it sent to them if I can’t receive mail at the Airbnb? Do I need to provide proof of address?

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Generally yes unless the address is the same on your government ID (unless it’s changed)

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Sorry, maybe I’m misunderstanding, but just to be clear, can I use my friend’s address or an Airbnb address even though I don’t live there and it isn’t on any of my IDs?

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From memory when moving I’ve never had to provide Monzo with proof of address.

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I’m sure don’t don’t provide proof of address with Monzo… wasn’t there a thread a whole back about charities for people without homes using churches for delivery of cards?