{% extends 'base.html' %} {% load i18n %} {% load mtp_common %} {% load send_money %} {% block page_title %}{% trans 'How to set up a basic bank account and get a debit card' %} – {{ block.super }}{% endblock %} {% block content %}

{% trans 'Help' %} {% trans 'How to set up a basic bank account and get a debit card' %}

{% trans 'You can use the ‘Send money to someone in prison’ service if you have a debit card.' %} {% trans 'You can get a debit card with most bank accounts.' %}

{% trans 'If you don’t have a bank account, or you don’t think you’d get one, you might be surprised to know there is a basic, fee-free bank account for people:' %}

{% trans 'No proof of ID or address' %}

{% trans 'Most banks will accept:' %}

{% trans 'What to do next' %}

{% blocktrans trimmed with link='https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/' %} Go to your local bank or Citizens Advice and they will help you set up your basic bank account. {% endblocktrans %} {% trans 'Ask them to go to this page on GOV.UK, if it helps.' %}

{% blocktrans trimmed with link=site_url %} Then you can send money to a prisoner using your debit card at www.gov.uk/send-prisoner-money. {% endblocktrans %}

{% trans 'You can also ask staff in the visitor centre for more information or search online for ‘Money Advice Service’, then type in ‘basic bank account’.' %}

{% endblock %}