Become a customer
Become a customer without BankID
If you are a foreign citizen without BankID, you need to fill out our application form in order to become a customer in Sparebanken Norge.
Important information
Please note that you must have a Norwegian national identity number or D-number from the Norwegian Tax Administration (Skatteetaten) in order to apply for a customer relationship. If you have D-number it must be active before you apply for a customer relationship. See skattetaten.no for more information.
The fee for registering as a customer without BankID in Sparebanken Norge is NOK 1 000.
To become a customer, follow the steps below.
1. Complete the application
As a bank, we must ensure that we know our customers well and that the services we offer are used for their intended purpose. We therefore need to collect information about who you are and how you intend to use our banking services.
We therefore ask you to complete the application to become a customer.
2. Send us the following documents by post
After you have submitted the application, we ask you to send us the following documentation by post:
- Copy of valid identification
(passport, national ID card, Norwegian travel document for refugees, Norwegian immigration passport). You can not use emergency passport. - Documentation of income
Such as an employment contract, documentation of payment from NAV, introduction program with benefits, student card or similar. Does not apply to minors. - Documentation on residence
Such as a rental contract. Does not apply to minors. - Copy of residence permit or copy of registration certificate
Residence permit for citizens outside the EU/EEA or registration certificate for EU/EEA nationals. - Tax Identification Number (TIN)
For persons with for tax residence purposes outside Norway. You are considered a tax resident outside Norway, if you:
- Have a D-number
- Has an address abroad
- Has the status of "emigrated" in the National Register of Citizens
- Are an American citizen, are born in the USA, have a work permit in the USA or have a Green Card in the USA.
Send the documents by post to the following address:
Sparebanken Norge
DB Fag & Vedlikehold
Postboks 7999
5020 Bergen
Send the correct documents
It is imporant that you send us the correct documents listed within 4 weeks after you have submitted your application, otherwise your application will be cancelled.
3. Wait for an e-mail to visit one of our offices
After we have received the application and documentation, you will receive an e-mail to come to one of our offices to scan valid ID and sign the agreement documents.
2. Wait for your application to be processed
Once you have submitted your application to become a customer, a member of our team will review it. If everything is in order, we will email you and ask you to book an appointment at your nearest branch to verify your identity and sign the account agreement.
Please make sure you have received an email from us confirming that your application has been processed before arranging an appointment at one of our branches.
3. Wait for an e-mail to visit one of our offices
After we have received the application and documentation, you will receive an e-mail to come to one of our offices to scan valid ID and sign the agreement documents.
Please note that you can not visit one of our offices before you have received an e-mail from us to schedule a meeting.
4. Wait for approval
After you have been to our office, you will be notified by e-mail when the customer relationship has been established.
Estimated time: Up to two weeks.