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what should i do

teliam
teliam Posts: 2 Newbie
in Budgeting & bank accounts
Two days ago i recieved pin number for a bank account which is not mine ie another persons name but my address .Then today I recieved the bank card Whats going on annd what should I do?
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  • Fiver29
    Fiver29 Posts: 18,620 Forumite
    Take them both to the bank and explain the situation.
    Moving onto a better place...Ciao :wave:
  • MyRubyRed
    MyRubyRed Posts: 941 Forumite
    Fiver29 wrote: »
    Take them both to the bank and explain the situation.

    As above call the bank concerned asap.
  • Sunshine12
    Sunshine12 Posts: 4,304 Forumite
    Fiver29 wrote: »
    Take them both to the bank and explain the situation.

    ...not, however, before checking if the pin number works and if the owner of said card is a millionaire. :D
    :smileyhea
  • McKneff
    McKneff Posts: 38,857 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper
    Perhaps someone has used your address to get the card.

    You might sometime soon get someone ringing up and asking if they have had any mail delivered to you, for them maybe giving the excusse that they were the previous tenants.
    I would go straight to the bank if i were you.
    make the most of it, we are only here for the weekend.
    and we will never, ever return.
  • never-in-doubt
    never-in-doubt Posts: 20,613 Forumite
    teliam wrote: »
    Two days ago i recieved pin number for a bank account which is not mine ie another persons name but my address .Then today I recieved the bank card Whats going on annd what should I do?

    Go spend it obviously! Wait for the cheque book and then get yourself to a cheque cashing centre :D:D

    :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:
    :o 2010 - year of the troll :o

    Niddy - Over & Out :wave:
  • scotsbob
    scotsbob Posts: 4,632 Forumite
    Put on a large hat or hooded jacket and use a cash machine to check the account balance.

    Base your next decision on how much is in the account.
  • bluebeary
    bluebeary Posts: 7,904 Forumite
    take both card and paperwork into the bank and double check they have your address correct so the same thing doesnt happen to you ?
  • teliam
    teliam Posts: 2 Newbie
    The point is the card is not from my bank but i have the pin and card
  • Fiver29
    Fiver29 Posts: 18,620 Forumite
    teliam wrote: »
    The point is the card is not from my bank but i have the pin and card

    I don't see what difference that makes. Take it back to the bank it comes from, it's a no-brainer really.
    Moving onto a better place...Ciao :wave:
  • Glad
    Glad Posts: 18,999 Senior Ambassador
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