Bank and post office clerks (SOC 4123) does not currently qualify for UK Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. The government considers it below the skill level required for the Skilled Worker route. There are closely related roles that do qualify, listed further down.
Bank and post office clerks deal with the payment and receipt of money, cheques and other routine financial transactions and open and close accounts. They advise upon financial products and services offered by banks, building societies and post offices.
There are no minimum academic requirements, although entrants usually possess GCSEs/S grades, A levels/H grades or an Advanced GNVQ/GSVQ level III. On-the-job training is provided. NVQs/SVQs in relevant areas are available at levels 2, 3 and 4.
UK market salary · ASHE 2025
Plus ~£1,672 in bonus & commission
How visa salary requirements compare to what employers pay.
Most bank and post office clerks in the UK earn between £26,208 and £35,776 in basic pay.
All figures are before tax. Calculate your take-home pay.
Roles classified under SOC 4123 fall below the RQF Level 6 skill threshold required for new Skilled Worker visa applications. Employers cannot sponsor new overseas workers for this specific occupation code.
If you're interested in this field, you have a few options:
SOC 4123 doesn't qualify, but these related occupations do:
Not under SOC 4123. Bank and post office clerks is classified as Ineligible, which doesn't meet the requirements for Skilled Worker sponsorship right now. That said, some closely related occupation codes in the same field are eligible, so have a look at the related codes section on this page.
SOC 4123 covers a range of bank and post office clerks roles, including: Bank and building society clerks, Post office clerks, Bank and post office clerks not elsewhere classified.. Keep in mind that the Home Office matches jobs by duties rather than title alone. Two roles with the same title can fall under different SOC codes depending on the actual work involved.
SOC 4123 itself doesn't qualify, but that doesn't mean you're out of options. The most common workaround is finding a closely related role that falls under an eligible SOC code. We've listed any eligible alternatives further up this page. It's also worth looking into visa routes that aren't tied to a specific occupation, like the Global Talent visa, Graduate visa, or High Potential Individual visa.
This information is provided as guidance only and should not be treated as legal advice. Eligibility criteria and salary thresholds are based on the latest published government data. Always verify with the official UK government guidance or seek professional immigration advice.