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Old bank account possibly in red possibly in the black?

Hi Guys

I have a bit of a quandary. When I was in University (2001-2004) I had two bank accounts one graduate account with Barclays and a current account I had opened when I was a kid with HSBC. One day I went to get money out of my HSBC account at a hole in the wall and the machine eat my card with no warning and told me to contact my bank. As I was lazy at the best of times back then and as I thought I hardly had any money/no money in the account I decided to do nothing about it and I forgot about it. I have had no contact from HSBC bank since but I recently found the old cheque book for the account. I'm a bit afraid to contact them as I may have some money in there that is mine but I may have a whopping great overdraft waiting for me as well!

Does any one have any advice?

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  • Caroline73_2
    Caroline73_2 Posts: 2,654 Forumite
    Wouldn't your credit report show something?
  • ShelfStacker_3
    ShelfStacker_3 Posts: 2,180 Forumite
    mardydave wrote: »
    . I have had no contact from HSBC bank since but I recently found the old cheque book for the account. I'm a bit afraid to contact them as I may have some money in there that is mine but I may have a whopping great overdraft waiting for me as well!

    Go into the branch and ask a cashier for your balance. Take ID with you in case your signature has changed since the account has opened.
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