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Bankers Drafts

Hi,

Can you just walk into a branch to get a bankers draft or do you need to make an appointment. I sign contracts on a house on Friday and need to take a bankers draft for my deposit

Thanks

Comments

  • You don't need an appointment. Should be able to be done straight over the counter. Just make sure you take ID with you as a precaution as most places will need it. Depending on who you bank with, there may also be a fee

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  • Mikeyorks
    Mikeyorks Posts: 10,377 Forumite
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    Can you just walk into a branch to get a bankers draft

    You can if it's your own Bank! :) Not available otherwise
    If you want to test the depth of the water .........don't use both feet !
  • opinions4u
    opinions4u Posts: 19,411 Forumite
    Hi,

    Can you just walk into a branch to get a bankers draft or do you need to make an appointment. I sign contracts on a house on Friday and need to take a bankers draft for my deposit

    Thanks
    Given the short timescale, you may be better paying for a CHAPS transfer which will get there and clear the same day.

    Make sure you have your solicitor's bank account details before doing this!
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