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Money transferred to wrong account

Hi All,

My friend owned me about £25 I gave him my account details about 2 weeks ago and nothing came through. I just checked and it was my fault I accidently gave him the wrong sort code. 1 digit was not correct. Will the bank give him the money back or has it gone?

Comments

  • If the sort code exists and under that code there is an account with the identical number, the money will end-up there. It cannot be claimed back, although the bank can get in touch with the account holder asking (but not demanding) to return the dosh.

    If the sort code/account combination does not exist, the money will bounce back to your friend. That might take a couple of weeks.
  • Well I know 100% that knowing my luck, it will exist and the person will not give it back :(
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    You can check if the sort code is valid, there's websites that will do it for you
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