The matrícula consular is a photo identification card issued by the Mexican government. That’s because only the government’s consulate offices issue the cards to Mexican nationals living outside of Mexico. The card is extremely popular for Mexicans in the United States without other ID.

(c) A Matricula Consular may only be used for the same purposes as the California identification card. Use by local agencies or officials of information collected from, or appearing on, a Matricula Consular shall be subject to the same privacy and disclosure limitations that apply to the California identification card.

Their main purpose is to give expatriated nationals identification to use in foreign countries. It is widely accepted that these cards are primarily used in the U.S. by illegal aliens, as foreign nationals who are lawfully present have the ability to use other forms of identification, most notably a passport.

Consular identification (CID) cards are issued by some governments to their citizens who are living in foreign countries. They are not certifications of legal residence within foreign countries, so CID card holders could be legal or illegal aliens. …

The matrícula consular is an identity card that Mexican consulates issue to Mexican citizens who reside outside Mexico. Consulates have issued the matrícula consular since 1871.

How do I obtain a consular ID card? Contact your local consulate to find out if they offer consular ID cards. Some consulates offer the option to apply by mail, but most require the applicant to obtain an appointment and visit their offices in person.

During 2002 several major banks, including Bank of America, US Bank and Wells Fargo, decided to accept an identification card issued by the Mexican government called the “Matricula Consular” as part of acceptable identification to open accounts.

In order to open a U.S. Bank Checking Account, you must present two documents for verification of identity and residential address. Along with your Matricula Consular, you must also show a secondary form of identification (such as a driver license or a state-issued ID card).

You will usually be required to present: A U.S. or state government-issued identification with your photo on it, such as a driver’s license, U.S. Passport, or military identification. accept foreign passports and Consular IDs, such as the Matricula Consular card.

If you are looking to open a bank account without ID in the UK you have three options: The first option is to use your regular walk-in bank, which refers to Barclays, Lloyds and other banks. The second option is to use technology, usually through mobile phone payment systems.

Some banks may require two forms of identification. These forms can be a state ID, Social Security card, passport or birth certificate. You will need to provide personal information like your date of birth, physical address and phone number.

Acceptable Documents for Identity Verification

• State identification (ID) card.
• Driver license.
• US passport or passport card.
• US military card (front and back)
• Military dependent’s ID card (front and back)
• Permanent Resident Card.
• Certificate of Citizenship.
• Certificate of Naturalization.

Originally Answered: Is a bank card proof of ID? No, absolutely not. The only thing related to ID is the name on the card. And there is no way to verify it’s your card, or the card of someone else.

Valid Forms of ID

• Valid Driver’s License.
• Birth Certificate.
• State-issued Identification Card.
• Student Identification Card.
• Social Security Card.
• Military Identification Card.
• Passport or Passport Card.

Generally, we require two forms of identification to verify your identity….Date of Birth

• Birth certificate.
• Driver’s license.
• Passport.

Social Security System (SSS) / Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) Unified Multi-Purpose Identification (UMID) Card. Land Transportation Office (LTO) Driver’s License. Student Permit may be accepted if in card format. Professional Regulatory Commission (PRC) ID.