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Foreign bank accounts...oopsies...
LL30
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My bad....after having a giggle today wondering how people can end up with bank accounts that they've forgotten about, I've realised that I think I've done just that (karma giving me a kiss up the 4rse, deserve it!)
When my parents lived in France about 8 years ago, I opened a French bank account and I'm quite sure I never closed it! There was only a small amount in there (approx 50 euros) and I'm pretty sure it's been sat there ever since...I've written a letter tonight (avoiding a pitiful attempt of spoken French, and I don't want to be put through to the manager who speaks English - long story!) so I'll post it off tomorrow.
However, I'm claiming HB at the moment, and you're supposed to tell them about all bank accounts. I'm presuming this means ANY account. Granted there's not a lot of money in there if it is still open, so it wouldn't affect my claim, but will I get my wrists slapped if I own up to it? Better to say something if it is still open, or keep my mouth shut?
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When my parents lived in France about 8 years ago, I opened a French bank account and I'm quite sure I never closed it! There was only a small amount in there (approx 50 euros) and I'm pretty sure it's been sat there ever since...I've written a letter tonight (avoiding a pitiful attempt of spoken French, and I don't want to be put through to the manager who speaks English - long story!) so I'll post it off tomorrow.
However, I'm claiming HB at the moment, and you're supposed to tell them about all bank accounts. I'm presuming this means ANY account. Granted there's not a lot of money in there if it is still open, so it wouldn't affect my claim, but will I get my wrists slapped if I own up to it? Better to say something if it is still open, or keep my mouth shut?
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Unless you're close to the capital limit, it will not affect your claim at all.
If you were getting 10% interest, you might now have about 70 quids worth.
It's probably better to let them know.0
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