housebound person needs to open account

happyaslarry_2

my dads housebound and doesn't get out at all but he need to open a basic bank account.

I don't know what to do I've done a web search on opening basic bank account from different banks on the web and the all say go to the bank

miseter

ok i owlud take ur dad into ur local and best bank. bring ur dad with u and they will almost open an acount for him. what kind of account does he need

Penny-Pincher!!

If he's housebound though-he cant go out!!! So how can he get to the bank miseter

Your best bet, I would say is to call the banks who offer basic accounts and explain the situation. There must be many people in the same boat as your dad.

Good luck and let us know how you get on.

Take Care

Penny-Pincher!!
xxx

happyaslarry_2

thanks penny-pincher,

did a quick web search to see which banks had a phone service that open now.

tried hsbc (i hope i got that right) he needs to go into a branch to open one so that no good the lady on the phone was really sorry she couldn't help.

then i rang tsb explained to the lady the problem that dad just needs a basic account and I will be able to pay in any monies on his behalf that was my main worry has dad is getting a payable order from the pension credit for a little over a £1000 that's the reason for opening this account. they said it was no problem a pack is going to sent just fill it in and return it. so hopefully keeping fingers crossed everything will work out ok.

just got to find out about what id and other papers needed as dad doesn't drive or have a passport.

i would of thought that there would be help for people like dad home visits and such.


thanks again

Penny-Pincher!!

Its terrible isnt it! Im disabled myself and depend soley on my OH. Lucky in the fact though, that I had all bank accounts etc opened before I got so ill, but we never think this is going to happen to us :rolleyes:

Many accounts can be opened online now too.

I you have no luck, get in contact with the DWP or social worker and explain the circumstances. Im pretty sure it will get sorted.

Take Care

PP
xx

sirboz

Hows about first direct, total internet banking, 24 hour first class customer service on the phone, i have been with them for years, thay are fantastic !