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Girobank Account...

karatedragon
karatedragon Posts: 1,148 Forumite
in Budgeting & bank accounts
I was having a clear out in my loft and found a Girobank Chequebook and Card. I do not know if there is any money in it. Is there a way I can find out?

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  • Mikeyorks
    Mikeyorks Posts: 10,377 Forumite
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    Contact A&L with the account details ... and ask?
    If you want to test the depth of the water .........don't use both feet !
  • Consumerist
    Consumerist Posts: 6,311 Forumite
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    If it has been a long time since you used the account then it may have been made dormant by A&L. They will advise you of the procedure to re-activate it but not sure whether they will tell how much is in it before it has been re-activated.

    When I tried to re-activate an old account with them, they sent me a form which they required to be signed by a professional person (doctor, teacher, lawyer, etc.) and as you are no doubt aware, these people can charge a fortune for their signature.

    It could cost you more to get your money back than you have in the account.
    .
    >:)Warning: In the kingdom of the blind, the one-eyed man is king.
  • BASFORDLAD
    BASFORDLAD Posts: 2,418 Forumite
    Geeze i remember the giro bank cheque book with the card you could only use to cash cheques at the post office!!
    For everthing else there's mastercard.
    For clampers there's Barclaycard.
  • karatedragon
    karatedragon Posts: 1,148 Forumite
    Yes that is the Chequebook and Card I have Basfordlad. It has the original Girobank Chequebook holder thingy too.
  • JacksterD
    JacksterD Posts: 293 Forumite
    Give A+L a ring on 0844 800 9000

    or write to:
    Alliance & Leicester plc,
    Customer service centre,
    Carlton Park,
    Narborough,
    Leicester,
    LE19 0AL.
  • scott_lithgows
    scott_lithgows Posts: 1,427 Forumite
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    www.mylostaccount.org.uk

    try this if you want to avoid the 0844 number
    I have a deep burning indifference
  • Consumerist
    Consumerist Posts: 6,311 Forumite
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    edited 22 February 2010 at 10:37PM
    I think the OP is more interested to compare chequebook holder thingies than to get any money back. Almost certainly be cheaper though. I don't know why the rest of us have bothered, really.
    >:)Warning: In the kingdom of the blind, the one-eyed man is king.
  • BASFORDLAD
    BASFORDLAD Posts: 2,418 Forumite
    Consumerist wrote: »
    I think the OP is more interested to compare chequebook holder thingies than to get any money back. Almost certainly be cheaper though. I don't know why the rest of us have bothered, really.

    I dont think thats the case tbh
    For everthing else there's mastercard.
    For clampers there's Barclaycard.
  • Consumerist
    Consumerist Posts: 6,311 Forumite
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    BASFORDLAD wrote: »
    I dont think thats the case tbh

    I don't see any evidence.
    >:)Warning: In the kingdom of the blind, the one-eyed man is king.
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