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safeways bank

approx 15 years ago I started a safeways bank account at my local store in gosport hampshire. I put £50 in but then forgot all about it is there any way I could find out where my money is now??

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  • Hi

    A good place to start is http://www.mylostaccount.org.uk/

    Its a free website provides links to the BBA form for claiming dormant funds. I can't see Safeway Bank listed but I am sure if you contact either :British Bankers’ Association

    Lost Accounts Manager
    The British Bankers’ Association
    Pinners Hall
    105-108 Old Broad Street
    London EC2N 1EX

    Telephone: 020 7216 8909
    www.bba.org.uk

    Building Societies Association

    Lost Savings
    The Building Societies Association
    6th Floor, York House
    23 Kingsway
    London WC2B 6UJ

    Telephone: 020 7520 5900
    www.bsa.org.uk

    They will be able to help you further
  • safeways isa's where administered by abbey national, who are now santander - best try with them.
    We've spent decades teaching people about their rights, but nothing about their responsibilities.
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