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Bank Account Limit

Hi,

Is there a certain amount of money your allowed to transfer to a regular current account before you get interviewed by the bank and asked proof and verification of where the money came from?

If memory serves me right is it £8,000+ in 1 transaction?

Thanks.

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  • staffie1
    staffie1 Posts: 1,967 Forumite
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    I put £22000 cash in my barclays account a couple of yrs ago, no questions asked. (although they did suggest I pay it into a savings account so that it would earn some interest....that was when banks paid interest on savings)
    If you will the end, you must will the means.
  • Saving
    Saving Posts: 31 Forumite
    AzimScot wrote: »
    Hi,

    Is there a certain amount of money your allowed to transfer to a regular current account before you get interviewed by the bank and asked proof and verification of where the money came from?

    If memory serves me right is it £8,000+ in 1 transaction?

    Thanks.

    In a word, no.
  • PNPSUKNET
    PNPSUKNET Posts: 4,265 Forumite
    If its genuine money shouldnt be a problem, they normaly ask for proof these days to stop crime
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