Utility bill help?

carvegio · 20 Feb 2006 at 10:44

Hey guys I need a bit of advice!

I have been asked for proof of address from a potential employer, they need either a utility bill or a bank statement less than 3 months old.

I sent them my credit card statement thinking it was enough, but it turns out it doesn't count.

The problem is I don’t have any bank statements less than 3 months old, they come quarterly or half-yearly, and the only bill I receive is my Telewest Blueyonder broadband bill.

I don’t want to go through the hassle and wait of sending the wrong thing again.

So basically does anyone know for sure if the Telewest bill counts as a utility bill?

Or is a utility bill more like gas, electric, landline phone etc….

Thanks for the help!

Nismo · 20 Feb 2006 at 10:44

Yes it should count AFAIK

Treefrog · 20 Feb 2006 at 10:47

Gas/electric/water are definitely acceptable, the others I'm not sure of.
Why not ring or e-mail them and ask them if your Telewest bill counts?

Werewolf · 20 Feb 2006 at 10:50

telewest would count I would have thought (as it's a standing service), although as mentioned you could ring and check.

AndyBorzi · 20 Feb 2006 at 10:53

Ive never had to give this kind of thing to new employers before. Is this the norm now?

carvegio · 20 Feb 2006 at 10:57

It is not generally the norm, but it is getting more common now with banks, financial institutions and certain government jobs..

Not in most places..

I will try getting in touch to see what they say, but the problem is it will take time because hr is located elsewhere, and I got the job offer from the people on the desk.