What documents can I provide for proof of identity for a credit card?

You can send us any of the below document types as proof of identity, as long as they’re in date. 

If we ask for proof of address well as identity, you’ll need to provide a separate document for each.

Please send your document(s) to:

Vanquis Visa Card Customer Services
PO Box 399
Chatham
ME4 4WQ

Acceptable proof of identity documents:

  • Copy or photo of a valid passport (including a photo)
  • Copy or photo of a valid UK driving license
  • A certified copy of an electoral identity card, issued by the Electoral Office of Northern Ireland
  • A certified copy of a firearms certificate or shotgun license
  • A certified copy of a biometric residence permit, issued by the Home Office
  • A certified copy of an 18+ citizen card

If we ask you for a certified copy of a document, it needs to be signed and dated by a professional and include their full name, contact details and professional registration number (if applicable). Find out who can certify a document.

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