No, it is not legally possible to open a bank account without providing some form of valid identification, as all financial institutions are strictly required by law to verify your identity to prevent fraud and money laundering. While you cannot open an account without ID, you do not necessarily need a national ID card; most institutions accept alternative documents, such as a valid passport, a residence permit, or a driver’s license. Some online-only payment institutions offer simplified, fast account opening processes, but these still mandate a secure identity verification step—often involving taking a selfie with your ID—before the account is fully functional and free of usage restrictions.