Many thanks, is it necessary to go through the "account verification" process?
At mt.gox yes it is necessary but not at bitinstant.
You can also try to find someone to make a local transaction at
https://localbitcoins.com/Thank-you for the replies I appreciate it.
I really just want the simplest way to purchase some bitcoins so that I can make a purchase.
Originally I was going to use Intersango because they allow bank transfer as payment but was informed that "Open registration is currently closed."
Hence posting here.
From what you have told me Bitinstant maybe my best option, so I need to change the country to UK, pay from online bank transfer, to MTGox, is that correct?
I really want it to go straight into my silkroad account, how do I do that?