What can I use as proof of payment from clients?
If you are self-employed or a freelancer, the bank requires documentation to verify your services. This includes proof of payment from your clients for the services provided.
You must provide one of the following documents:
- Bank statements showing payments received
- Document showing that payment has been made
Document requirements
- Must indicate the amount of income you receive monthly or on average. The monthly income must be at least €3,500 EUR.
- The first name and last name on the document must match the name on your passport.
- Must show that the payment made is for your self-employed business or freelancing services.
- Must be issued within the past 3 months.
- Only PDF documents are accepted. Screenshots of statements are not allowed.
Example documents



Note: The requirements for opening a remote bank account are set by Novobanco and may change at any time. While we do our best to keep our guides up to date, we recommend reaching out to Novobanco directly for the most accurate and current information.