Passports – The News Desk

Passengers will not need to present their passports when arriving at the UK border in the future, according to a report by The Times. Airports plan to install smart eGates equipped with advanced facial recognition as early as this year, meaning that passengers will be admitted to the UK simply by looking into a camera. Similar technology is already deployed in locations such as Dubai and Australia. Phil Douglas, the director-general of Border Force, told The Times that he wants to create an “intelligent border” with “much more frictionless facial recognition than we currently do”. Trials of this new technology will be followed by the “launch of a full procurement process for new gates”, according to the newspaper. There are currently over 270 eGates in place across 15 rail and air ports ...

When you open a bank account, the bank needs you to prove that you are who you say you are. That normally involves providing a few pieces of documentation, including a government-issued photo ID. For most people, a driver's license is the most obvious choice. However, if you don't have a driver's license, a passport – whether issued by the U.S. or another country – could serve the same purpose.That’s because a passport is an official government document that requires a thorough vetting process.But is your passport by itself enough to open a bank account? Not quite. While it does allow you to meet the photo ID requirement, there are typically other things you’ll need to show the bank to prove your current address and tax status. Learn more about the requirements for opening a bank account....

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