Do you want to get a free IBAN account? This is a guide to receiving an International Bank Account Number (IBAN) in Europe.
This account is very useful in making international and local EU transactions. Opening an account with Rewire will give you a free IBAN and also allow you to make free online and offline transactions with a MasterCard Debit.
Before getting your IBAN, ensure that you have already signed up for a Rewire account before you follow this guide. If you have an account, log into your account.
1. Complete your Account
Go to the "Account" tab and then click "Complete your account."
2. Identification
To verify your account we will need an identity document and selfie, choose your type of ID document.
You must have one of the following documents to upload:
- Passport (International)
- Citizenship or Residence Card (EU issued)
- ID (EU Used)
**Driving Licenses are not accepted as a form of identification documents
This step is to verify your Identity. Tick the box "I agree" to agree to the terms and conditions, then click "Upload ID/Passport."
3. Upload ID/Take Photo of ID
Click "Take Photo" to upload a photo of your ID/Passport or to take a photo of it.
4. Take a Selfie
Take a selfie, make sure your face is inside the white oval shape and click the white circle button. Then check your selfie after.
4. Fill in your Address
Fill in your address including street, house/building number, apartment number, post code, city, date of birth and gender then click "submit."
5. IBAN is being processed
You may need to wait up to 1 business day for your IBAN to processed once that is done you will be able to activate your virtual card.
6. Your IBAN is ready
Now you can receive money sent from your loved ones around Europe or your salary. Next you need to load money so you can start sending money home/to your friends in Europe or get a free MasterCard Debit and use it.
